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CITY OF LA VERNE
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
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Monday, June 5, 2023, at 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 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.
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.
View the meeting through the City’s website at www.cityoflaverne.org/live and click on “Watch Live”.
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 turn your video on when called upon.
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.
Council Meeting Decorum: Per the City’s Rules for Decorum, all Speakers and Members of the Audience are to conduct themselves with decorum and not engage in willful conduct which interrupts the meeting or with the orderly conduct of the meeting.
Tim Hepburn, Mayor
Rick Crosby, Mayor Pro Tem
Wendy Lau, Council Member
Steve Johnson, Council Member
Meshal “Kash” Kashifalghita, Council Member
www.cityoflaverne.org
(909) 596-8726 - Phone
(909) 596-8740 - Fax
City Hall Council Chamber
3660 D Street
La Verne, CA 91750
AGENDA, La Verne City Council Meeting, June 5, 2023, Page 2
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by Ralph Ward, Army E-4
ROLL CALL: Council Member Meshal “Kash” Kashifalghita, Council Member Steven Johnson, Council Member Wendy Lau, Mayor Pro Tem Rick Crosby, and Mayor Tim Hepburn.
PRESENTATIONS
Power Point Presentation on upcoming Mosquito Season by Anais Medina Diaz, Director of Communications of the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District.
Power Point Presentation on the Police Department rebrand of Police Vehicle Decals by La Verne Police Detective Janessa Gonzalez.
ADJOURNMENT of June 5, 2023, Council Meeting in memory of Marine Veteran Carl Harstine . Carl was born on August 21, 1925, in Warsaw, Ohio. He enlisted in the Marines in 1941 on his seventeenth birthday. Carl was part of the 3rd Marine Corp Division who participated in the invasion of Guam Bougainville. He fought hand to hand combat with the Japanese at the age of eighteen. He received the Marksmanship Award and the Asian Pacific Merit Award during his service . He was discharged in 1945.
Carl was part of the Greatest Generation and will be missed. He is survived by son Steve, daughter-in-law Donna, two (2) grandchildren and four (4) great grandchildren.
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.)
CONSENT CALENDAR
(All items on the Consent Calendar are routine and will be enacted by one motion unless a member of the City Council or member of the audience requests separate discussion.)
1. City Council Minutes of special meetings of May 1 & 15, 2023, and regular meeting of May 15, 2023.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the minutes.
2. Register of Audited Demands in the amount of $1,754,008.62 dated May 11, 2023, and in the amount of $367,993.56 dated May 18, 2023, and in the amount of $4,074,746.33 dated May 25, 2023.
Recommendation: That the City Councill approve the demands.
AGENDA, La Verne City Council Meeting, June 5, 2023, Page 3
3. STREET CLOSURE AGREEMENT FOR THE 2023 BONITA HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION - The City Council is requested to approve a street closure agreement for the 2023 Bonita High School Graduation. The request is to close the entirety of Durward Way on June 8, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Bonita High School providing for a temporary street closure of Durward Way for the Bonita High School Graduation occurring June 8, 2023.
4. CONSIDERATION OF STREET CLOSURES FOR “E” STREET AND 2ND STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - The City Council is requested to approve a series of street closures to facilitate construction work associated with the Enhanced Infrastructure Finance District (EIFD) project under construction on “E” Street and 2nd Street.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the Public Works Director to permit the temporary closure of the intersections of “E” Street & 2nd Street, and “D” Street & 2nd Street during the weeks of June 12th through 16th and June 19th through 23rd and any other dates for required work that will be in excess of 24 hours to complete construction in a timely manner.
5. REQUEST FOR ADDITONAL APPROPRIATION – STREETS DUMP TRUCK - Due to supply chain issues and resulting increased prices, there is a need for an additional appropriation in the amount of $33,883 from the Street Maintenance Fund to the Equipment Replacement Fun d for purchase of the Streets Dump Truck.
Recommendation: That the City Council: authorize the transfer of $33,883 from Street Maintenance - General Fund to the Vehicle Replacement Fund – Fund 64; and Appropriate $33,883 in the Vehicle Replacement Fund – Fund 64 for the purchase of the Streets Dump Truck.
6. PURCHASE OF A NEW 7 -8 YARD DUMP TRUCK – WATER DIVISION - This action will authorize replacement of the Water Division’s 1993 Ford LN8000 Dump Truck in the amount of $194,997 and approve an additional appropriation of $117,029 from the Water Fund to complete the purchase .
Recommendation: That the City Council: authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase order with Velocity Truck Centers/PB Loader Corporation in the amount of $194,997 fo r the purchase of a new 2024 Freightliner M2 Chassis with a new 7 -8 Yard tilt dump truck body, utilizing competitively bid national contract from Sourcewell (Contract #080521-PBL). Authorize the transfer of $117,029 from the Water Fund (available within the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Operational Budget) and appropriate this amount within the Vehicle Replacement Fund.
7. LEASE AND SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR PRINTERS AND COPIERS - After a review of the current printer and copier equipment service, staff determined that improved service and reduced costs would occur if they consolidated all the peripherals at City Hall and the City Yard. City Council is asked to approve the attached 5-year lease agreement with Kyocera Document Solutions West.
Recommendation: That the City Council a uthorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with Kyocera Document Solutions West, for printer and copier services, for a 63 -month term at a base monthly rate of $1,041.16.
AGENDA, La Verne City Council Meeting, June 5, 2023, Page 4
8. RESOLUTION APPROVING A CLASS SPECIFICATION AN D SALARY FOR CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICER - After a review of organizational structure and departmental efficiencies, the City Manager is transitioning code enforcement activities from the Police Department to the Community Development Department as of July 1, 2023. Code enforcement duties are currently the responsibility of the Police Services Coordinator position and a new classification titled Code Compliance Officer is being created to recognize the transition from the Police Department.
Recommendation: 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 CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICER.”
9. RESOLUTION ADOPTING A COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR A NEW THREE-YEAR TERM - The City participates in the Urban County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program through the Los Angeles Community Development Authority. The proposed Cooperation Agreement is for a new three -year term.
Recommendation: That the City Council a dopt the attached Resolution No. 23 -29 titled, “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES,
STATE OF CALIFORNIA APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN THE LOS ANGELES URBAN COUNTY PROGRAM” to receive Community Development Block Grants and authorize the City Manager to sign the Cooperation Agreement.
10. RESOLUTION FOR 2023-24 APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT - Every year, the City must adopt the annual appropriations limit for expenditures paid by tax proceeds, consistent with the requirements of California law. Appropriations financed by service fees, grants and other non-tax revenues are exempt. The City's proposed 2023-24 budget reflects appropriations well under the limit set by law.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 23-30 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMITATION FOR THE 2023-24 FISCAL YEAR”
11. RESOLUTION CANCELLING THE JULY 3, 2023, CITY COUNCIL MEETING - Traditionally, the first City Council meeting in July is cancelled due to the 4 th of July holiday and reduced Council items requiring action at the start of the new Fiscal Year. This item approves a Resolution cancelling the meeting.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve Resolution 23 -31, cancelling the July 3, 2023, City Council Meeting.
AGENDA, La Verne City Council Meeting, June 5, 2023, Page 5
12. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE, NO. 1116 PERTAINING TO UPDATES AND MODIFICATIONS TO THE CITY’S EXISTING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ADUs) PROVISIONS - The City Counci l approved the First Reading of Ordinance No. 1116, with amendments, pertaining to updates and modifications to the City’s Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations on May 15, 2023. If approved, this action will adopt the Ordinance which will be effective thirty (30) days after adoption.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 1116 titled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
AMENDINNG THE ZONING PROVISIONS OF THE LA VERNE MUNIC IPAL CODE RELATING TO
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW.”
13. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1117 MODIFYING TITLE 16 & TITLE 18 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING SENATE BILL 9 DEVELOPMENT - The proposed Ordinance establishes the objective development standards for Senate Bill 9 (SB 9) two -unit and urban lot split developmen ts in the City of La Verne in accordance with State law and based on feedback and direction received from the City Council at the First Reading approved on May 15, 2023.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 1117, “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 DEVELOPMENT.”
THE LA VERNE CITY COUNCIL WILL RECESS TO MEET AS THE LA VERNE JOINT PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY; FOLLOWING, THE CITY COUNCIL WILL IMMEDIATELY RECONVENE.
JOINT PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
14. RESOLUTION NO. JPFA -66 GRANTING AN EASEMENT TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY FOR UTILITY PURPOSES FOR 2909 ARROW HIGHWAY (VALLEY RANCHO MOBILE HOME PARK) - The attached resolution grants an easement to Southern California Gas Company for utility purposes at the Valley Rancho Mobile Home Park which is owned by the La Verne Public Financing Authority. This easement will allow the conversion of the current utility infrastructure for natural gas to be replaced, improved, and transferred.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. JPFA-66 titled , “A RESOLUTION OF THE LA VERNE
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY, GRANTING AN EASEMENT TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY FOR UTILITY PURPOSES FOR 2909 ARROW HIGHWAY (VALLEY RANCHO MOBILE HOME PARK).”
THE LA VERNE JOINT PUBLIC FINANCNG AUTHORITY WILL ADJOURN AND THE CITY COUNCIL WILL IMMEDIATELY RECONVENE.
AGENDA, La Verne City Council Meeting, June 5, 2023, Page 6
PUBLIC HEARINGS
15. ANNUAL REPORT AND PUBLIC PROTEST HEARING FOR OLD TOWN LA VERNE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1118 REGARDING
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS, AND DETERMINING ACTION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT - An annual public protest hearing is required to comply with State Law, the Municipal Code, and By -Laws relative to the Old Town La Verne Business Improvement District (District). The Council will review the annual report, the proposed budget, re -establish the District, and modify the La Verne Municipal Code.
Recommendation: That the City Council Adopt Resolution No. 23-32, approving the District’s Annual Report, proposed 2023-2024 Annual Budget, and the re -establishment of the District boundaries and assessment formula; and Introduce by title only and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 1118, “AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA AMENDING CHAPTER 2.54.150 OF THE LA VERNE MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATIVE TO THE OLD TOWN LA VERNE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD’S EXPENDITURE OF CITY FU NDS,” and making a determination that the adoption of the ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
16. RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2023 -24 COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE - The City’s Comprehensive Fee Schedule, established by Resolution 23-14, is reviewed each year in conjunction with the annual budget process. Adjustments are made to reflect changes in the cost of services in accordance with State and local law. Resolution 23 -33 provides for adjustments to the 2023 -24 Comprehensive Fee Schedule.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution No. 23-33 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 23-14 RELATIVE TO CERTAIN FEES AND POLICIES FOR SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF LA VERNE.”
17. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1119, ESTABLISHING THAT REGULAR MEETING TIMES OF THE CITY COUNCIL SHALL BE SET BY RESOLUTION - Currently, La Verne Municipal Code provides that regular meetings of the City Council shall be held on the first and third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. In order to provide better flexibility as well as convenience, the proposed ordinance authorizes the City Council to establish regular meeting times by resolution.
Recommendation: That the City Council should introduce by title only and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 1119, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE,
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THAT REGULAR MEETING TIMES OF THE CITY COUNCIL SHALL BE SET BY RESOLUTION.”
AGENDA, La Verne City Council Meeting, June 5, 2023, Page 7
OTHER MATTERS:
18. Water Quality Resin Changeout – Amherst Water Treatment Plant - This action will approve a sole source purchase agreement for resin replacement (Cal Res 2109) from Calgon Carbon in the amount of $152,688. The media is necessary for the removal of perchlorate from drinking water.
Recommendation: That City Council authorize a sole source purchase from Calgon Carbon for Cal Res 2109 perchlorate media (resin) replacement at Amherst Treatment Plant, including the removal and incineration of spent media, in the amount of $152,688.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/ORAL COMMUNI CATIONS - 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 an y item not appearing on the posted agenda. However, your concerns may be referred to staff or set for discussion later. 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. There is a 3-minute time limit on public comments.
COUNCIL COMMENTS AND CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS - Each Council Member may address the Council and public on matters of general information and/or concern. This is also the time for Council Members to report on conferences and/or meetings they have attended per Assembly Bill 1234.
The City Council will meet in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 for the following:
1. 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.
2. The City Council will meet in a closed session 'pursuant to Government Codes 54956.9 (a) (d) (1) to discuss: Jankowski vs. La Verne Case No. ADJ13057253
ADJOURNMENT in memory of Marine Veteran Carl Harstine . Carl was born on August 21, 1925, in Warsaw, Ohio. He enlisted in the Marines in 1941 on his seventeenth birthday. Carl was part of the 3rd Marine Corp Division who participated in the invasion of Guam Bougainville. He fought hand to hand combat with the Japanese at the age of eighteen. He received the Marksmanship Award and the Asian Pacific Merit Award during his service. He was discharged in 1945. Carl was part of the Greatest Generation and will be missed. He is survived by son Steve, daughter-in-law Donna, two (2) grandchildren and four (4) great grandchildren.
AGENDA, La Verne City Council Meeting, June 5, 2023, Page 8
THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING of the La Verne City Council is scheduled for Monday, June 19, 2023, at 6:30p.m.
ADVISORY STAFF
Ken Domer, City Manager
JR Ranells, Assistant City Manager
Kimberly Hall Barlow, City Attorney
Lupe Gaeta Estrella, Assistant City Clerk
Meg McWade, Public Works Director
Eric Scherer, Community Development Director
Christy Lopez, Finance Director
Sam Gonzalez, Acting Police Chief
Christopher Nigg, Fire Chief
Yvonne Duran, Community Services Director
Cody Howing, City Engineer
Posting Statement: A true and correct copy of this Agenda was posted on May 30, 2023, at the bulletin board at La Verne City Hall, 3660 D Street, La Verne, and on the City’s website at www.cityoflaverne.org.
1 City Council Agenda Packet, Monday, June 5, 2023
Agenda 2
Agenda Items
1. City Council Minutes 10
2. Register of Audited Demands 24
3. Street Closure Agreement – BHS Graduation 36
4. Street Closure E & 2nd Street 44
5. Appropriation Request – Streets Dump Truck 46
6. Dump Truck Purchase 48
7. Printers and Copiers Lease & Service Agreement 52
8. Reso No. 23-28 Class Spec & Salary Code
Compliance Officer 62
9. Reso No. 23-29 Cooperative Agreement with
Los Angeles County Development Authority 68
10. Reso No. 23-30 Appropriations Limit 80
11. Reso No. 23-31 July 3, 2023 City Council
Meeting Cancellation 84
12. Ordinance No. 1116 Adopting Updates and
Modifications for Accessory Dwelling Units 86
13. Ordinance No. 1117 Adopting Modifications to
Senate Bill 9 Developments 100
14. Reso No. JPFA-66 Easement of SoCal Gas for
Utilities at 2909 Arrow Highway 114
15. Reso No. 23-32 Annual Budget Old Town La
Verne Business Improvement District (OTLVBID)
& Ordinance No. 1118 First Reading Modifying
OTLVBID Expenditures 126
16. Reso No. 23-33 Comprehensive Fee
Schedule 140
17. Ordinance No. 1119 First Reading Modifying City
Council Meeting Times 170
18. Water Quality Resin Changeout 174
CITY OF LA VERNE
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
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Monday, June 5, 2023, at 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 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.
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.
View the meeting through the City’s website at www.cityoflaverne.org/live and click on “Watch Live”.
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 turn your video on when called upon.
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.
Council Meeting Decorum: Per the City’s Rules for Decorum, all Speakers and Members of the Audience are to conduct themselves with decorum and not engage in willful conduct which interrupts the meeting or with the orderly conduct of the meeting.
Tim Hepburn, Mayor
Rick Crosby, Mayor Pro Tem
Wendy Lau, Council Member
Steve Johnson, Council Member
Meshal “Kash” Kashifalghita, Council Member
www.cityoflaverne.org
(909) 596-8726 - Phone
(909) 596-8740 - Fax
City Hall Council Chamber
3660 D Street
La Verne, CA 91750
AGENDA, La Verne City Council Meeting, June 5, 2023, Page 2
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by Ralph Ward, Army E-4
ROLL CALL: Council Member Meshal “Kash” Kashifalghita, Council Member Steven Johnson, Council Member Wendy Lau, Mayor Pro Tem Rick Crosby, and Mayor Tim Hepburn.
PRESENTATIONS
Power Point Presentation on upcoming Mosquito Season by Anais Medina Diaz, Director of Communications of the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District.
Power Point Presentation on the Police Department rebrand of Police Vehicle Decals by La Verne Police Detective Janessa Gonzalez.
ADJOURNMENT of June 5, 2023, Council Meeting in memory of Marine Veteran Carl Harstine . Carl was born on August 21, 1925, in Warsaw, Ohio. He enlisted in the Marines in 1941 on his seventeenth birthday. Carl was part of the 3rd Marine Corp Division who participated in the invasion of Guam Bougainville. He fought hand to hand combat with the Japanese at the age of eighteen. He received the Marksmanship Award and the Asian Pacific Merit Award during his service . He was discharged in 1945.
Carl was part of the Greatest Generation and will be missed. He is survived by son Steve, daughter-in-law Donna, two (2) grandchildren and four (4) great grandchildren.
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.)
CONSENT CALENDAR
(All items on the Consent Calendar are routine and will be enacted by one motion unless a member of the City Council or member of the audience requests separate discussion.)
1. City Council Minutes of special meetings of May 1 & 15, 2023, and regular meeting of May 15, 2023.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the minutes.
2. Register of Audited Demands in the amount of $1,754,008.62 dated May 11, 2023, and in the amount of $367,993.56 dated May 18, 2023, and in the amount of $4,074,746.33 dated May 25, 2023.
Recommendation: That the City Councill approve the demands.
AGENDA, La Verne City Council Meeting, June 5, 2023, Page 3
3. STREET CLOSURE AGREEMENT FOR THE 2023 BONITA HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION - The City Council is requested to approve a street closure agreement for the 2023 Bonita High School Graduation. The request is to close the entirety of Durward Way on June 8, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Bonita High School providing for a temporary street closure of Durward Way for the Bonita High School Graduation occurring June 8, 2023.
4. CONSIDERATION OF STREET CLOSURES FOR “E” STREET AND 2ND STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - The City Council is requested to approve a series of street closures to facilitate construction work associated with the Enhanced Infrastructure Finance District (EIFD) project under construction on “E” Street and 2nd Street.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the Public Works Director to permit the temporary closure of the intersections of “E” Street & 2nd Street, and “D” Street & 2nd Street during the weeks of June 12th through 16th and June 19th through 23rd and any other dates for required work that will be in excess of 24 hours to complete construction in a timely manner.
5. REQUEST FOR ADDITONAL APPROPRIATION – STREETS DUMP TRUCK - Due to supply chain issues and resulting increased prices, there is a need for an additional appropriation in the amount of $33,883 from the Street Maintenance Fund to the Equipment Replacement Fun d for purchase of the Streets Dump Truck.
Recommendation: That the City Council: authorize the transfer of $33,883 from Street Maintenance - General Fund to the Vehicle Replacement Fund – Fund 64; and Appropriate $33,883 in the Vehicle Replacement Fund – Fund 64 for the purchase of the Streets Dump Truck.
6. PURCHASE OF A NEW 7 -8 YARD DUMP TRUCK – WATER DIVISION - This action will authorize replacement of the Water Division’s 1993 Ford LN8000 Dump Truck in the amount of $194,997 and approve an additional appropriation of $117,029 from the Water Fund to complete the purchase .
Recommendation: That the City Council: authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase order with Velocity Truck Centers/PB Loader Corporation in the amount of $194,997 fo r the purchase of a new 2024 Freightliner M2 Chassis with a new 7 -8 Yard tilt dump truck body, utilizing competitively bid national contract from Sourcewell (Contract #080521-PBL). Authorize the transfer of $117,029 from the Water Fund (available within the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Operational Budget) and appropriate this amount within the Vehicle Replacement Fund.
7. LEASE AND SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR PRINTERS AND COPIERS - After a review of the current printer and copier equipment service, staff determined that improved service and reduced costs would occur if they consolidated all the peripherals at City Hall and the City Yard. City Council is asked to approve the attached 5-year lease agreement with Kyocera Document Solutions West.
Recommendation: That the City Council a uthorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with Kyocera Document Solutions West, for printer and copier services, for a 63 -month term at a base monthly rate of $1,041.16.
AGENDA, La Verne City Council Meeting, June 5, 2023, Page 4
8. RESOLUTION APPROVING A CLASS SPECIFICATION AN D SALARY FOR CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICER - After a review of organizational structure and departmental efficiencies, the City Manager is transitioning code enforcement activities from the Police Department to the Community Development Department as of July 1, 2023. Code enforcement duties are currently the responsibility of the Police Services Coordinator position and a new classification titled Code Compliance Officer is being created to recognize the transition from the Police Department.
Recommendation: 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 CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICER.”
9. RESOLUTION ADOPTING A COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR A NEW THREE-YEAR TERM - The City participates in the Urban County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program through the Los Angeles Community Development Authority. The proposed Cooperation Agreement is for a new three -year term.
Recommendation: That the City Council a dopt the attached Resolution No. 23 -29 titled, “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES,
STATE OF CALIFORNIA APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN THE LOS ANGELES URBAN COUNTY PROGRAM” to receive Community Development Block Grants and authorize the City Manager to sign the Cooperation Agreement.
10. RESOLUTION FOR 2023-24 APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT - Every year, the City must adopt the annual appropriations limit for expenditures paid by tax proceeds, consistent with the requirements of California law. Appropriations financed by service fees, grants and other non-tax revenues are exempt. The City's proposed 2023-24 budget reflects appropriations well under the limit set by law.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 23-30 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMITATION FOR THE 2023-24 FISCAL YEAR”
11. RESOLUTION CANCELLING THE JULY 3, 2023, CITY COUNCIL MEETING - Traditionally, the first City Council meeting in July is cancelled due to the 4 th of July holiday and reduced Council items requiring action at the start of the new Fiscal Year. This item approves a Resolution cancelling the meeting.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve Resolution 23 -31, cancelling the July 3, 2023, City Council Meeting.
AGENDA, La Verne City Council Meeting, June 5, 2023, Page 5
12. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE, NO. 1116 PERTAINING TO UPDATES AND MODIFICATIONS TO THE CITY’S EXISTING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ADUs) PROVISIONS - The City Counci l approved the First Reading of Ordinance No. 1116, with amendments, pertaining to updates and modifications to the City’s Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations on May 15, 2023. If approved, this action will adopt the Ordinance which will be effective thirty (30) days after adoption.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 1116 titled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
AMENDINNG THE ZONING PROVISIONS OF THE LA VERNE MUNIC IPAL CODE RELATING TO
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW.”
13. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1117 MODIFYING TITLE 16 & TITLE 18 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING SENATE BILL 9 DEVELOPMENT - The proposed Ordinance establishes the objective development standards for Senate Bill 9 (SB 9) two -unit and urban lot split developmen ts in the City of La Verne in accordance with State law and based on feedback and direction received from the City Council at the First Reading approved on May 15, 2023.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 1117, “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 DEVELOPMENT.”
THE LA VERNE CITY COUNCIL WILL RECESS TO MEET AS THE LA VERNE JOINT PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY; FOLLOWING, THE CITY COUNCIL WILL IMMEDIATELY RECONVENE.
JOINT PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
14. RESOLUTION NO. JPFA -66 GRANTING AN EASEMENT TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY FOR UTILITY PURPOSES FOR 2909 ARROW HIGHWAY (VALLEY RANCHO MOBILE HOME PARK) - The attached resolution grants an easement to Southern California Gas Company for utility purposes at the Valley Rancho Mobile Home Park which is owned by the La Verne Public Financing Authority. This easement will allow the conversion of the current utility infrastructure for natural gas to be replaced, improved, and transferred.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. JPFA-66 titled , “A RESOLUTION OF THE LA VERNE
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY, GRANTING AN EASEMENT TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY FOR UTILITY PURPOSES FOR 2909 ARROW HIGHWAY (VALLEY RANCHO MOBILE HOME PARK).”
THE LA VERNE JOINT PUBLIC FINANCNG AUTHORITY WILL ADJOURN AND THE CITY COUNCIL WILL IMMEDIATELY RECONVENE.
AGENDA, La Verne City Council Meeting, June 5, 2023, Page 6
PUBLIC HEARINGS
15. ANNUAL REPORT AND PUBLIC PROTEST HEARING FOR OLD TOWN LA VERNE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1118 REGARDING
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS, AND DETERMINING ACTION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT - An annual public protest hearing is required to comply with State Law, the Municipal Code, and By -Laws relative to the Old Town La Verne Business Improvement District (District). The Council will review the annual report, the proposed budget, re -establish the District, and modify the La Verne Municipal Code.
Recommendation: That the City Council Adopt Resolution No. 23-32, approving the District’s Annual Report, proposed 2023-2024 Annual Budget, and the re -establishment of the District boundaries and assessment formula; and Introduce by title only and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 1118, “AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA AMENDING CHAPTER 2.54.150 OF THE LA VERNE MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATIVE TO THE OLD TOWN LA VERNE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD’S EXPENDITURE OF CITY FU NDS,” and making a determination that the adoption of the ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
16. RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2023 -24 COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE - The City’s Comprehensive Fee Schedule, established by Resolution 23-14, is reviewed each year in conjunction with the annual budget process. Adjustments are made to reflect changes in the cost of services in accordance with State and local law. Resolution 23 -33 provides for adjustments to the 2023 -24 Comprehensive Fee Schedule.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution No. 23-33 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 23-14 RELATIVE TO CERTAIN FEES AND POLICIES FOR SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF LA VERNE.”
17. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1119, ESTABLISHING THAT REGULAR MEETING TIMES OF THE CITY COUNCIL SHALL BE SET BY RESOLUTION - Currently, La Verne Municipal Code provides that regular meetings of the City Council shall be held on the first and third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. In order to provide better flexibility as well as convenience, the proposed ordinance authorizes the City Council to establish regular meeting times by resolution.
Recommendation: That the City Council should introduce by title only and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 1119, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE,
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THAT REGULAR MEETING TIMES OF THE CITY COUNCIL SHALL BE SET BY RESOLUTION.”
AGENDA, La Verne City Council Meeting, June 5, 2023, Page 7
OTHER MATTERS:
18. Water Quality Resin Changeout – Amherst Water Treatment Plant - This action will approve a sole source purchase agreement for resin replacement (Cal Res 2109) from Calgon Carbon in the amount of $152,688. The media is necessary for the removal of perchlorate from drinking water.
Recommendation: That City Council authorize a sole source purchase from Calgon Carbon for Cal Res 2109 perchlorate media (resin) replacement at Amherst Treatment Plant, including the removal and incineration of spent media, in the amount of $152,688.
PUBLIC COMMENTS/ORAL COMMUNI CATIONS - 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 an y item not appearing on the posted agenda. However, your concerns may be referred to staff or set for discussion later. 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. There is a 3-minute time limit on public comments.
COUNCIL COMMENTS AND CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS - Each Council Member may address the Council and public on matters of general information and/or concern. This is also the time for Council Members to report on conferences and/or meetings they have attended per Assembly Bill 1234.
The City Council will meet in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 for the following:
1. 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.
2. The City Council will meet in a closed session 'pursuant to Government Codes 54956.9 (a) (d) (1) to discuss: Jankowski vs. La Verne Case No. ADJ13057253
ADJOURNMENT in memory of Marine Veteran Carl Harstine . Carl was born on August 21, 1925, in Warsaw, Ohio. He enlisted in the Marines in 1941 on his seventeenth birthday. Carl was part of the 3rd Marine Corp Division who participated in the invasion of Guam Bougainville. He fought hand to hand combat with the Japanese at the age of eighteen. He received the Marksmanship Award and the Asian Pacific Merit Award during his service. He was discharged in 1945. Carl was part of the Greatest Generation and will be missed. He is survived by son Steve, daughter-in-law Donna, two (2) grandchildren and four (4) great grandchildren.
AGENDA, La Verne City Council Meeting, June 5, 2023, Page 8
THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING of the La Verne City Council is scheduled for Monday, June 19, 2023, at 6:30p.m.
ADVISORY STAFF
Ken Domer, City Manager
JR Ranells, Assistant City Manager
Kimberly Hall Barlow, City Attorney
Lupe Gaeta Estrella, Assistant City Clerk
Meg McWade, Public Works Director
Eric Scherer, Community Development Director
Christy Lopez, Finance Director
Sam Gonzalez, Acting Police Chief
Christopher Nigg, Fire Chief
Yvonne Duran, Community Services Director
Cody Howing, City Engineer
Posting Statement: A true and correct copy of this Agenda was posted on May 30, 2023, at the bulletin board at La Verne City Hall, 3660 D Street, La Verne, and on the City’s website at www.cityoflaverne.org.
MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA VERNE
Monday, May 1, 2023
________________________________________________
A special meeting of the La Verne City Council was called to order by Mayor Hepburn at 4:35 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 Attorney Scott Porter
Finance Director Christy Lopez
Public Works Director Meg McWade
Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Pro Tem Rick Crosby.
Preliminary Budget
Presentation for Fiscal Year
2023-24
The City Council met in a Study Session with staff on the Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24. Members of the Finance Department presented the proposed budget along with a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Tim Hepburn called for public comment on this matter.
There were two public comments. Below are only partial public comments, please visit the City’s YouTube channel to view the archived Council meeting.
La Verne resident Danita Beauchamp thanked the Finance Department for the self-explanatory presentation of the preliminary budget and addressed concerns with potential projects that will be expensed through Measure LV funds.
La Verne resident Rick Bowen also expressed gratitude for the clarity of the presentation and inquired about how the consumer price index may influence the price of City contracts.
Finance Director Christy Lopez and City Manager Ken Domer responded to public comments explaining that the preliminary budget takes into consideration potential contract price increases.
Finance Director Christy Lopez responded to the Measure LV public comment explaining that Measure LV ensures that General Fund dollars can be allocated to support City operation.
Preliminary Capital
Improvement Programs
Presentation for Fiscal Year
2023-24
Public Works Director Meg McWade presented on the Capital Improvement Programs along with a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Tim Hepburn called for public comment on this matter.
City Council Agenda Packet, Monday June 5, 2023
10 There was one public comment. Below is only partial public comment, please visit the City’s YouTube channel to view the archived Council meeting.
La Verne resident Danita Beauchamp expressed concerns with projects focused around Gold Line development and the population that will come when the station opens.
Mayor Hepburn responded to public comment echoing concerns regarding the population that will come when the La Verne station opens.
City Manager Ken Domer explained to Council that the City is requesting general direction to move forward with the budget. Council will meet with every Department Head on June 5 for a more detailed presentation on the proposed budget before its approval at the June 19 Council Meeting.
Council Comments Below are only partial Council comments, please visit the City’s YouTube channel to view the archived Council meeting.
Mayor Hepburn requested that Council review more details of every Department budget before Council provides further direction.
Council Member Johnson proposed a motion for Council to give direction for City staff to move forward with the preferred budget.
Mayor Pro Tem Rick Crosby expressed concerns with the Department’s asks of $1.5 million in reserve funds and that the reserve fund has decreased.
Council Member Wendy Lau thanked the Finance Department for preparing the presentation in a clear manner and supports Council Member Johnson’s motion to move forward with the preferred budget as it accounts for potential hidden costs.
Council Member Meshal Kashifalghita thanked the Finance Department for their work and requested increased funding for Public Safety.
Mayor Tim Hepburn also thanked the Finance Department for their work and that all contracts be reviewed to identify potential cost savings.
City Council directed staff to move forward with the preferred budget which will be presented in further detail by each Department Heads at the June 5 special meeting.
Adjournment at 6:02 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Andrea Blockinger
Administrative Clerk
City Council Agenda Packet, Monday June 5, 2023
11 MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA VERNE
Monday, May 15, 2023
________________________________________________
A special meeting of the La Verne City Council was called to order by Mayor Hepburn at 5:30 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
City Attorney Kimberly Hall Barlow
Pledge of Allegiance
Closed Session 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
City Attorney Barlow reported that no action was taken and there was nothing to report.
Adjournment at 6:11 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lupe Gaeta Estrella
Assistant City Clerk
City Council Agenda Packet, Monday June 5, 2023
12 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.
Before the start of the meeting, Mayor Hepburn welcomed the audience to the Council Meeting in which City business is conducted. He reminded everyone that per the City’s Rules for Decorum, all speakers, members of the audience, and Council Members are to conduct themselves with decorum and to not engage in conduct that interrupts the orderly conduct of the meeting.
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
SESSION
City Attorney Barlow reported that the City Council held a special meeting for a 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 Agenda Packet, Monday June 5, 2023
13 INTRODUCTION AND VISIT
FROM STATE SENATOR
SUSAN RUBIO
Mayor Hepburn introduced State Senator Susan Rubio. Senator Rubio thanked the City Council for having her at the meeting. She stated that as a former schoolteacher and as a former Council Member in Baldwin Park, she understands the problems facing local cities.
DAMIEN HIGH SCHOOL ICE
HOCKEY – 2023
Mayor Hepburn, on behalf of the City Council, introduced the Damien High School Ice Hockey Team. The Damien High School Ice Hockey team had a remarkable season this year. In a historic achievement for the school, the team clinched the hockey 2A state championship. The team went a perfect 4- 0, winning the state finals by a score of 7-3. The strong Junior class and 4 seniors led the team to victory for Damien’s first ever varsity state championship. Buoyed by their state championship victory, the team competed in the National tournament, advancing to the quarterfinals.
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 certificates recognizing their achievement.
JT Lam Alex Young Adam Scott Nolan Burchett Seth Morris Lucas Flinn Mark Modell Ethan Winters Sean Harris Steven Anderson Blake Gadsby Cameron Figueroa Adam Desmarais Isaac Faulkner Ethan Lagasca Travis Dumont Andrew Garcia Carter Ochoa Sammie Ochoa Kingston Du Liam McGuern Jayden Marin-Conde
RECOGNITION OF DAMIEN
HIGH SCHOOL DEBATE
TEAM
Mayor Hepburn, on behalf of the City Council, introduced Damien High School Debate Team. Damien High School freshmen brothers Brandon and Maddox Park won the 35th First Year Debate National Championship in policy debate on March 19th at Woodward Academy in Atlanta, Georgia. The brothers won four of six preliminary round debates and did not drop a single ballot across four elimination matches, going a perfect 12 for 12 in route to the championship. It is the first national title for Damien since 2009. The team was coached by Chris Parades, St. Lucy’s Director of Debate, Damien’s Associate Director of Debate, and a 2004 Spartan alumnus, in addition to Brandon and Maddox’s older brother Luke, a junior at the school.
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 certificates recognizing their achievement.
City Council Agenda Packet, Monday June 5, 2023
14 BONITA HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENT 2023 EDISON
STEM SCHOLARSHIP
WINNER
Marissa Castro-Salvati, Government Relations Manager, Southern California Edison Local Public Affairs stated that Bonita High School Senior Jeremiah Weetly was the winner of the 2023 Edison STEM Scholarship in the amount of $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
MONTH AND HONORING
FORMER THREE VALLEYS
MUNICIPAL WATER
DISTRICT BOARD MEMBER
BRIAN BOWOCK
Mayor Hepburn, on behalf of the City Council recognized Water Awareness Month. He stated that Water Awareness Month encourages a statewide understanding and appreciation for the value of water conservation and wise decisions on water issues.
Mayor Hepburn, on behalf of the City Council, thanked Mr. Bowcock for his twenty years of service representing the Cities of La Verne and Claremont on the Three Valleys Municipal Water District (TVMWD) Board, as well as a leader for several regional water organizations. Mayor Hepburn presented him with a proclamation.
Senator Rubio also thanked former Three Valleys Municipal Water District Board Member Bowcock for his service and presented him with a certificate recognizing Mr. Bowcock’s service on the Board and in the water industry.
MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS
MONTH
Mayor Hepburn, on behalf of the City Council, recognized Motorcycle Awareness Month reminding vehicle drivers and motorists that safe driving and riding practices and cooperation from all road users will help reduce the number of fatalities and injuries on our nation’s highways.
A 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 tribuye to all American veterans.
At 7:19 p.m. the City Council recessed and reconvened at 7:30 p.m.
ANNOUNCEMENTS OF
UPCOMING COMMUNITY
EVENTS
Mayor Hepburn called for public announcements.
Kathy Kalousek representing the La Verne Historical Society reported on the 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 Agenda Packet, Monday June 5, 2023
15 INFORMATION ON
PROPOSED PRJOECT AT 740
EAST FOOTILL BLVD, SAN
DIMAS
City Manager Domer announced that the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors will not be considering any item regarding the proposed project at 740 E. Foothill, Blvd., San Dimas at their May 16th meeting. He reported that information on the project and upcoming public engagement 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 – 84-1M, in which Council Member Kashifalghita declared a conflict of interest because of living within the maintenance district.
The vote on the item was 4-0.
1. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MINUTES of the adjourned meeting of April 24, 2023, Regular meeting of May 1, 2023, and Special meeting of May 3, 2023, were approved as recommended.
2. REGISTER OF AUDITED
DEMANDS
REGISTER OF ADUDITED DEMANDS in the amount of $1,647,504.66 dated April 27, 2023, and in the amount of $651,036.41 dated May 4, 2023, approved as recommended.
3. PUBLIC WORKS WEEK
2023 PROCLAMATION
PUBLIC WORKS WEEK 2023 PROCLAMATION – National Public Works 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
MONTH
MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH – May of each year is officially 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
APPROPRIATIONS
INCLUSION GRANT APPROPRIATIONS – This item seeks City Council 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, staff training, behavior consultation, and instructional materials, as recommended by staff.
City Council Agenda Packet, Monday June 5, 2023
16 6. CONSIDERATION OF
STREET CLOSURE FOR
SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT
NO. 26-23SEP – 2023
MEMORIAL DAY
CEREMONY EVENT
CONSIDERATION OF STREET CLOSURE FOR SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT NO. 26-23SEP – 2023 MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY EVENT – The City Council is requested to approve a street closure for the 2023 Memorial Day Ceremony , a City sponsored event, portions of Magnolia Avenue, between Bonita Avenue and 3rd Street, are proposed to be closed for the event occurring on May 29, 2023.
Recommendation: That the City Council 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.
7. SENATE BILL 1 PROJECT
LIST FOR FISCAL YEAR
2023-24
SENATE BILL 1 PROJECT LIST FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 – Each City must submit a Resolution to the California Transportation Commission with a 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: “A
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,
SET THE PUBLIC
HEARING TO CONSIDER
OLD TOWN LA VERNE
BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
ANNUAL REPORT
(OTLVBID)
RESOLUTION NO. 23-19, SET THE PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER OLD
TOWN LA VERNE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ANNUAL
REPORT (OTLVBID) – A public hearing was required to consider the Annual Report of the Old Town La Verne Business Improvement District (OTLVBID) and it was requested to schedule the hearing for June 5, 2023.
Recommendation: That the City approve of Resolution No.23-19, titled: A
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.
City Council Agenda Packet, Monday June 5, 2023
17 9. RESOLUTION NO. 23-20 –
CITYWIDE LANDSCAPING
AND LIGHTING DISTRICT
NO. 6 AND ZONES 2, 3, 4-
I, 4-II, 5, AND
6; ENGINEER’S REPORT
RESOLUTION NO. 23-20 – CITYWIDE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 6 AND ZONES 2, 3, 4-I, 4-II, 5, AND 6; ENGINEER’S REPORT – The City Council was requested to review, provide preliminary approval, and set a Public Hearing for the Engineer’s Report for Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 6, for Zones 2, 3, 4-I, 4-II, 5, and 6 for 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.
10. RESOLUTION NO. 23-21 –
LANDSCAPE AND
LIGHTING MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 7,
ENGINEER’S REPORT
RESOLUTION NO. 23-21 – LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 7, ENGINEER’S REPORT – The City Council was requested to review, provide preliminary approval, and set a Public Hearing for the Engineer’s Report for Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 7, for June 19, 2023.
Recommendation: That the City approve Resolution No. 23-21, 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 #7) FOR MONDAY, JUNE 19, 2023, AT 6:30 P.M., approved as recommended by staff.
11. RESOLUTION NO. 23-22 –
LANDSCAPE AND
LIGHTING MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO.
8; ENGINEER’S REPORT
RESOLUTION NO. 23-22 – LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 8; ENGINEER’S REPORT – The City Council was requested to review, provide preliminary approval, and set a Public Hearing for the Engineer’s Report for Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 8, for June 19, 2023.
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.
City Council Agenda Packet, Monday June 5, 2023
18 12. RESOLUTION NO. 23-23 –
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
NO. 84-1M, ESPERANZA
ROAD SLOPES;
ENGINEER’S REPORT
RESOLUTION NO. 23-23 – MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 84-1M,
ESPERANZA ROAD SLOPES; ENGINEER’S REPORT – The City Council was requested to review, provide preliminary approval, and set a Public Hearing for the Engineer’s Report for Maintenance District No. 84-1M, for the Esperanza Road slopes for June 19, 2023.
Recommendation: That the City approve Resolution No. 23-23, titled: A
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 by staff.
13. ALLOCATION OF
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT FUNDS FOR
REMOVAL OF
ACCESSIBILITY
BARRIERS AT CITY
HALL PUBLIC AREAS
Principal Planner Bowcock reported on the allocation of Community Development Block Grant Funds for removal of accessibility barriers at City Hall public areas. She stated that Staff was requesting the City Council approval for the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the removal of accessibility barriers at City Hall, through the replacement of public counters and modifications to restrooms in the estimated amount of $200,000 is requested.
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 public restrooms in City Hall; and, appropriate $200,000 from the CDBG Fund for the removal of accessibility barriers at City Hall in the public areas.
14. PUBLIC WORKS
PROCLAMATION
At this time, Mayor Hepburn wished to acknowledge Public Works Month and thanked and commended the Public Works Department staff for the great job they do for the community.
15. PUBLIC HEARING/FIRST
READING OF
ORDINANCE, NO. 1116,
WHICH UPDATES AND
MODIFIES THE CITY’S
EXISTING ACCESSORY
DWELLING UNITS
(ADUs) PROVISIONS
AND MAKE CEQA
EXEMPTION
DETERMINATION
Assistant Planner Rivera reported on the request for first reading of Ordinance No.1116, which updates and modifies the City’s existing Accessory Dwellings (AUDs) provisions and makes CEQA Exemption Determination along with a power point presentation. He stated that in December of 2019, the City Council adopted an urgency ordinance, Ordinance No. 1089, to comply with new laws regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). In 2022, the State passed amendments to laws which further modified the existing State ADU regulations and Staff is presenting a proposed Ordinance which will update the existing ADU provisions of the La Verne Municipal Code Chapter 18.120.
Deputy City Attorney Kranitz also reported on the proposed ordinance.
City Council Agenda Packet, Monday June 5, 2023
19 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.
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 not pass the proposed ordinance, then the ADUs requirements defaults to State law.
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 on the agenda.
After one of the OTHER MATTERS items was concluded, the City Council continued their discussion on the provisions within the proposed ordinance. It was confirmed that not adopting the ordinance and City rules default to State laws. 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.
City Council Agenda Packet, Monday June 5, 2023
20 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
Assistant Planner Stringfellow reported on the request for 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 along with a PowerPoint presentation. He stated that Senate Bill 9 was signed into law by Governor Newsom related to development of residential housing, specifically ministerial review of two residential units within a single-family zone and parcel maps for urban lot splits. State law allows cities to impose objective zoning, subdivision, and design standard. This Ordinance establishes the objective development standards for SB 9 two-unit and urban lot split developments.
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 unit(s) 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.
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21 16. PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
FINANCIAL AUDITING
SERVICES, RESOLUTION
NO. 23-26
Finance Director Lopez reported on the Professional Services Agreement for Financial Auditing Services, Resolution No. 23-26. She stated that City Council approval is being requested to enter into a five-year contract with Badawi & Associates (Badawi) for audit services during the fiscal years of 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.
17. DRAFT PARTNERSHIP
AGREEMENT WITH THE
LA VERNE CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE
Community Development Director Scherer reported on the draft Partnership Agreement with the La Verne Chamber of Commerce. He stated that annually, the City and the La Verne Chamber of Commerce enter into a Partnership Agreement for a 12-month term; July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, to include a financial subsidy of $45,000 for various services received benefitting the business community.
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.
It was moved by Crosby, seconded by Lau, and unanimously carried, to approve Resolution No. 23-25, approving the La Verne Chamber of Commerce’s Partnership Agreement, which includes programs and funding for a twelve-month term in the amount of $45,000 and an Incentive-Subsidy Program for Business Recruitment with a cost not to exceed $3,000 subject to Agreement provisions, and continuance of the previously approved line of credit not to exceed $10,000, from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.
PUBLIC COMMENT This was the time set aside for anyone wishing to address the City Council on items not listed in any other place on the agenda. (Below are only partial public comments, please visit the City’s website to view the archived Council meeting.)
Mayor Hepburn called for public comment
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22 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 Memorial Service.
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 thanked 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,
Lupe Gaeta Estrella
Assistant City Clerk
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23 CITY OF LA VERNE
REGISTER OF AUDITED DEMANDS
511112023
DEMANDS PRESENTED HAVE BEEN APPROVED CONSISTENT WITH TTIE CITY'S PURCHASING/FUNDING POLICY AND IIAVE BEEN REVIEWED BY T}IE FINANCE DIRECTOR FOR ACCURACY AND PROPER APPROVAL.
SUMMARY OF DEMANDS
LARGEST IO CITY DEMAND PAYMENTS OTHER TTIAN PAYROLL AND RELATED BENEFITS.
AMOUNT ISSUED TO DESCzuPTION
L
2. 3.
4. 5.
6. 7.
8. 9.
10. 248,897.30
17,521.38
I 5,385.34
14,449.52
8,600.00
8,331.20
6,8 13.00
6,680.00
s,809.76
5,642.35
107,484.93
WASTEMANAGEMENT
SDI PRESENCE LLC
CALIFORNTA FUELS AND LUBRICANTS
INTER-CON SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC.
JONES & MAYER
SDI PRESENCE LLC
SUPERIOR COTJRT OF CA,COUNTY OF L.A,
MATRIX CONSULTING GROUP
PRIMARY PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
OTIIER DEMANDS
R-EFUSE SERVICES - MARCH 2023
IT CONSULTING SERVICES - MARCH 2023
FUEUUNLEADED
SERVICES - APRIL 2023
RETAINER .MAY 2023
SERVICES. MARCH 2023
COLIRT CITATIONS - APRIL 2023
POLICE STAT'FING STUDY - APRIL 2023
MEDICAL SUPPLIES/EPINEPHRINE
JAN.MAR 2023 SIGNALS/LIGIITING
$ 445,614.78
DEMANDS OF $2,316.40 WERE PAID ON BEHALF OF LA IMPACT FOR LAWENFORCEMENT TASKFORCE OPERATIONS.
DEMANDSOF $1,306,0TT,44WEREPAIDFORPAYROLLANDEMPLOYEEBENEFITRELATEDITEMS.
IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 37202, I }IEREBY CERTIFY T}IAT THIS IS A TRUE AND ACCURATE REGISTER OF AUDITED DEMANDS,
FINANCE
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24 CITY OF LA VERNE
REGISTER OF AUDITED DEMANDS - EXHIBIT A
CHECKNO. AMOI.]NT ISSUED TO
s/1v2023
t64t2t
164122
164123
164t24
t64t2s
164t26
164127
164t28
164t29
164130
t64t3t
t64132
164133
164134
164135
164136
164137
164138
164t39
164140
t64141
t64142
t64143
164144
164145
t64146
164147
164148
164149
164150
164151
164152
164153
164154
164155
t64156
t64157
164158
t64159
t64160
164161
164162
164163
164164
164165
164166
164167
164 1 68
164169
164170
164171
t64t'72
164173
164t74
164175
164176
164177
164178
164179
1641 80
1641 8 I
100.00
44.07 140.00
l 95.00
95.00 550.00
646.27
250.00
15,385.34
910.00
109.33
219.97
351. l3
699.00
345.00
530.00
68.40 2,000.00
745.22
270.64
3,01 1.00
5,642.35
100.00
100.00
100.00
62.22 s60.20
2,944.95
167.64
173.68
173.25
147.60
4,284.14
258.69
1,747.63
2,777.60
108.76
8,600.00
21.06 2,67s.00
1,305.79
200.00
398.2s
64.85 250.00
91.25 6,680.00
1,500.00
2s0.00
1,528.00
100.00
92.55 250.00
100.00
743.78
103.44
30.86 500.00
80.00 3,478.00
5,809.76
$ ADRIANAPINEDO
AIRGAS USA, LLC.
ALL PURPOSE DOCI,JMENT DESTRUCTION
AMERICAN TANK TESTING
ANANEZIE GONZALEZ
ASSETWORKS USA,INC.
ATHENS SERVICES
BAGELRYANDBREW
CALIFORNIA FI,]ELS AND LI.JBRICANTS
CALIFORNI,A PEST MANAGEMENT,INC.
ROBIN CARDER
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS
CHARTER COMMLTNICATIONS
CINDY FLETCHER
RSVP
COLLEY FORD
CONCREIE TECHNOLOGY
CS TACTICAL INC.
DANIELS TIRE SERVICE
DEPARTMENT OF ruSTICE
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DIONISIOS GLENTIS
EMANUAL ESQT]IVEL
EMMA HURTADO
EVERSOFT
FACTORY MOTOR PARTS
FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS
GALLS, LLC.
GOLDEN STATE WATER COMPANY
HANSEN COOKIES, LLC
HEIDI DANIELS
HI SIGN
HIRSCH PIPE AND SUPPLY
HOLLIDAY ROCK CO.
INLAND EMPIRE STAGES, LTD.
INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY DEPT.
JONES &MAYER
KOMCA MINOLTA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
LA ROCQUE BETTER ROOFS, INC.
LESLIE'S POOLMART, INC.
LINDA JONES
LOWE'S
LOZANO, THOMAS
LUMPIAMANIA
MARTA CHUA
MATRIX CONSULTING GROUP
MAUREEN KANE & ASSOCIATES
IvIAX AIL{GON
MCLAY SERVICES,INC.
MIA CARINO
MICKYREHM
MODERN MAYHEM SWEETS
MOMQUE STURGEON
MOTION PICTI.]RE LICENSING CORP.
O.F. WOLFINBARGER
ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC
PATRICIA BELTRAN
PAUL DELGADO
PRECISION CONCRETE CUTTING
PzuMARY PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
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25 CITY OF LA VERNE
REGISTER OF AUDITED DEMANDS . E)G{IBIT A
CITECKNO. AMOI]NT ISSUED TO
51ty2023
164t82
164183
164184
16418s
164186
t64187
164188
1641 89
t64t90
164191
164192
164193
164194
164195
164196
164197
164198
164199
164200
164201
164202
164203
164204
164205
164206
164207
164208
164209
164210
164211
t64212
164211
164214
t64215
BANKDRAI'T
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
1,000.00
4,438.t9
75.08 70.00
170.00
r7,521.38
8,331.20
181.94
959.50
3,969.00
27.69 4,900.00
6,81 3.00
219.19
1,500.00
5,000.00
405.00
4,000.00
220.52
100.00
86.'10
106.24
112.28
969.37
327.14
4,842.18
2,532.45
250.00
8.74 364.29
1,900.00
2,554.32
1,200.00
l 85.00
t,699.84
404.00
619.13
198.65
1,807.99
1,955.84
3,700.00
3,347.00
571.20
450.00
103.61
2,662.97
1,845.26
14,449.52
521.15
250.00
1,500.00
126.00
2,s93.75
1,561.50
143.00
248,897.30
445,614.78
1,306,077.44
2,316.40
QUETZALI V-ALLADOLID
RINGCENTRALINC.
RUSH TRUCK CENTER
SAFESHRED COMPANY, INC.
SARAH AHLFIEIM
SDI PRESENCE LLC
SDI PRESENCE LLC
THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO,
SIERRA PACIFIC ELEC. CONTRACTING
SOUTHERN CALIF. REG. RAIL AUTH.
S OUT}IERN CALIFORNIA EDIS ON
STREAMLINE AUTOMATION SYSTEMS, LLC
SUPERIOR COURT OF CA,COI.]NTY OF L.A.
T-MOBILE
TI{E DOMINGUEZ GROUP
TOWNSEND PUBLIC AFFAIRS, INC
TRANSI'NION zuSK & ALTERNATIVE DATA
UCLA CENTER FOR PREHOSPITAL CARE
UNITED SITE SERVICES OF CA,INC.
URIELLUEVANO
VERZONWIRELESS
WAGEWORKS,INC.
WALTERS WHOLESALE ELECTRIC CO.
WAXIE SANTTARY ST]PPLY
)GROX CORPORATION
BEST BUY BUSINESS ADVANTAGE ACCOTJNT
COLORCOM,INC.
CORNERSTONE POLYGRAPH
FEDEX
GOVCONNECTION, INC,
KP RESEARCH SERVICES, INC.
MASERGY CLOI]D COMMI,INICATIONS, INC
PREZI,INC.
BRIANROSE
CINTAS
A. UPLAND FIRE PROTECTION
ALL STATE POLICE EQUIPMENT CO.
AMAZON CAPITAL SVCS - LVPD
CALIBER COMMERCIAL
COURIER PRINTING,INC.
DENNIS GRUBB & ASSOCIATES
ENVIRONMENT CONTROL PUENTE HILLS
ANTHONY GIRON
GREENS CAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES
HAAKER EQUIPMENT CO.
HDL COREN & CONE
HI-WAY SAFETY INC.
INTER-CON SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC,
L.N, CURTIS AND SONS
PEST OPTIONS,INC.
POMONA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
RADC,INC.
RKA CONSULTING GROUP
THREE VALLEYS ML]NICIPAL WATER DIST.
T]NDERGROT]ND SERVICEALERT OF SO CAL
WASTEMANAGEMENT
Total Payroll Demands
Total LA IMPACT Demands
Total Demands $ I 7s4,008.62
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26 CITY OF LA VERNE
REGISTER OF AUDITED DEMANDS . EXHIBIT A
CHECKNO AMOT]NT ISSUED TO
s/1U2023
Payroll and Employee Benefit Payments
164222
164223
164224
164225
164226
164227
164228
164229
164230
164231
164232
164233
BANKDRAIT
BANKDRAIT
BANK DRAFT
BANKDRATT
BANK DRAT'T
BANKDRAFT
BANKDRAIT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
Total
1,543.69
3,035. l6
12,754.87
500.00
300.00
6,416.63
157,0t1.96
86,584.32
1,535.65
791.55
151.42
9.00 653,675.33
1,020.38
44,833.51
161,472.98
25,346.70
5,721.40
134,145.87
3,145.94
2,887.00
3,084.08
l10.00
Break down of standard providers and the benefits they provide Provider
AILAC
DELTA DENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY
DELTA DENTAL(00207855ss)
EMPLOYEE FUND, CITY OF LA VERNE
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS #P0754
TI{E HARTFORD-PRIORITY ACCOTJNTS
I{EALII] NET
KAISER FOT]NDATION HEALTH PLAN
METLIFE - GROUP BENEFITS
A.C. NEWMANCO.
HEATHERREYES
T]MTED WAY CAMPAIGN
PAYROLL 04109 12023 -04122/2023
STATE DISBURSEMENT BDOOO5689
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
EMPOWER TRUST COMPANY, LLC-457
EMPOWER TRUST COMPANY, LLC-ROTH
UNITED STATES TREASI.]RY
CFIARLES SCHWAB BANK
LA VERNE FIRE ASSOCIATION
LA VERNE POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
WAGEWORKS
Benefits Description
$ 1,306,077.44
A.C. Newman Co.
Delta Dental
The Hartford
Health Net
Kaiser
Wage Works
US Treasury
State of Califomia
Mass Mutual A
Mass Mutual B
Mass Mutual Roth
Lincoln National
FirelPolice/La Veme Employee
Accidental Death Life Insurance
Employee dental insurance coverage
Life Insurance Policy
Employee health insurance
Employee health insurance
Flexible Savings Account (FSA) deductions
Employee federal tax withholdings
Employee state income tax, unemployment insurance and child supporVgamishments 401A plan
4578 plan
Roth plan
Replacement Social Security plan
Employee Group Dues
LA IMPACT Law Enforcement Task Force Demands
1642t6
t64218
164219
t64220
164221
MULTIPLE
Total
201.77
300.00
105.00
429.63
280.00
000.00$
CELL BUSINESS EQUIPMENT
NUWAY JANITORTAL SERVICES
SOUTHLAND SHREDDING, INC.
STAPLES BUSINESS CREDIT
TRANSUNION RISK & ALTERNATIVE DATA
LAI ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS
s 2,316.40
LA IMPACT demands are paid Aom federal asset forfeihue dollars allocated to LA IMPACT crime prevention activities. These funds are not City funds and are not available for City use outside of LA IMPACT activities.
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27 CITY OF LA VERNE
REGISTER OF AUDITED DEMANDS
s/18t2023
DEMANDS PRESENTED }IAVE BEEN APPROVED CONSISTENT WITH TTIE CITYS PURCHASING/FUNDING POLICY AND HAVE BEEN REVIEWED BY THE FINANCE DIRECTOR FOR ACCURACY AND PROPER APPROVAL.
SUMMARY OF DEMANDS
LARGEST 10 CITY DEMAND PAYMENTS OTHER T}IAN PAYROLL AND RELATED BENEFITS.
AMOLINT ISSUED TO DESCRIPTION
1. 2.
3. 4.
5. 6.
7. 8.
9. 10.
62,039.84
43,207.5t
23,684.74
15,131.27
13,053.1 1
12,565.00
12,431.10
10,967.04
9,654.27
7,003.65
116,667.77
DEPARTMENT OF ruSTICE
DEPARTMENT OF ruSTICE
CJPIA EXCESS POOL
WEST COAST ARBORISTS
STRATEGIC CONTRACTING SERVICES
SWAGIT PRODUCTIONS, LLC
PASSPORT
ATHENS SERVICES
WESTERN WATER WORKS
WITTMAN ENTERPRISES, LLC
OTHERDEMANDS
MARCH 2023 PAYROLL, FEB O.T. - LACLEAR
JANUARY 2023 LEASE - LACLEAR
MAY 2023
MAINTENANCE 4 I I 123 4 / I 5 /23
PAYROLL 4/16/234 130123 & 4/ 4 123-5 13 123
VIDEO STEAMING SERVICES
WINE FOR WINE WALK2O23
SWEEPING SVCS-DOWNTOWN & PARKING LOT 4/28123
MATERIALS
APRIL 2023 SERVICES
$ 326,405.30
DEMANDS OF $4I,588,26 WERE PAID ON BETIALF OF IAIMPACT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCE OPERATIONS.
IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 37202, I HEREBY CERTIFY T}IAT THIS IS A TRUE AND ACCURATE REGISTER OF AUDITED
FINANCEDIRECTOR
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28 CITY OF LA VERNE
REGISTER OF AUDITED DEMANDS . E)GIIBIT A
CHECKNO. AMOI.]NT ISSUED TO
st18t2023
164234 $
16423s
t64236
t64237
t64238
t64239
r64240
t64241
164242
t64243
164244
164245
164246
t64247
r64248
164249
t64250
t64251
164252
164253
164254
164255
164256
t6425',7
t64258
t64259
164260
t64261
164262
164263
164264
16426s
164266
r64267
164268
t64269
r642't0
164271
164272
t642'13
t642',14
t64275
164276
164277
164278
r642'79
t64280
t64281
164282
r64283
164284
16428s
164286
16428',7
1 64288
164289
164290
164291
r64292
164293
164294
364 7',1
55.00 250.00
2tt.2t
994.57
594.05
10,967.04
4,945.56
300.00
607.94
232.49
984.54
1,754.1 0
3,318.92
60.00 r,283.00
2,450.00
1,991.s4
416.44
99.00 5, I 63.88
4,434.00
707.54
154.00
100.28
222.23
274.79
4t'7.06
3,828.00
14 1.9 I
90.00 28.00
57.60 |,471.87
375.00
501.03
1,230.84
1,500.00
6,210.38
2,090.04
917.66
149.00
66.3s
1,000 00
208.00
4,502.88
245.00
750.00
7 tt.2't
886.70
141.00
2,666.97
2,203.47
396.23
500.00
r,839.8 I
533.95
1,098.76
5,878.73
853.63
1,241.30
AIRGAS USA, LLC.
ALL PURPOSE DOCTMENT DESTRUCTION
ALLOYWELDWORKS
ANAHERNANDEZ
ASSETWORKS USA,INC.
AT&T
ATHENS SERVICES
B&HPHOTO VIDEO
STEPHENBAUTISTA
BEILSTEIN, ERIN
BIEDERMANN, REBEKAH
JOHN BREAUX
CARL BRUBAKER
BUCKNAM INFRASTRUCTURE, INC.
BL'RRO CANYON SHOOTING PARK
CARE AMBULANCE SERVICE,INC
CI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
KEVIN COYLE
DANIELS TIRE SERVICE
DIRECTV
ECONOLITE SYSTEMS, INC.
EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
FACTORY MOTOR PARTS
FIGUEROA, STEVE
FINN, JUSTINE
FIREMANS GRAPHICS
FOOTHILL BUILDING MATERIALS
JOHNM. FOWLKES
GOLD COAST TOI]RS
GOLDEN STATE WATER COMPANY
GRACIANO, MARK
GUTIERREZ, MARK
HARDEN, DEVON
HOLLIDAY ROCK CO,
HOMETOWNRENTALS
IMS REFRIGERATION, INC.
RADFORD INGELS
INT'L BUSINESS INFORMATION TECH.
JIMNI SYSTEMS,INC.
DONJOHNSON
KEYSTONE TINIFORM DEPOT
KIMTURNER, LLC
LA VERNE CAR WASH
LA VERNE POLICE DEPARTMENT
MICHAELMARTINEZ
GARYMASON
MATTI{EWENCINAS
MCLAY SERVICES, INC.
JOHN ORTEGA
PARKHOUSE TIRE,INC.
PEREZ II, EUGENE
JEFFREY PETERSEN
SCOTT PICKWTIH
POSTAL ANNEX
ROSALINA FERRERI
JIMMYROYAL
RUSH TRUCK CENTER
ROBERT RUSSI
S&ISUPPLYCO.,INC.
SAFELITE ruLFILLMENT, INC.
SAM'S CLI]B/SYNCHRONY BANK
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29 CITY OF LA VERNE
REGISTER OF AUDITED DEMANDS - E)GIIBIT A
CHECK NO. AMOUNT ISST]ED TO
5tr8t2023
139.97
42.00 218.28
920.70
t,278.55
109.94
612.92
82.27 t,751.22
427.93
38.40 871.73
232.49
450.00
162.07
26.45 2,067.12
1,432.58
t77.95
47.04 2,101.84
104.76
2,274.72
3,970.91
62,039.84
43,207.51
400.00
182.62
846.59
1,533.95
75.00 12,431.10
3 19.00
1,631.94
1,163.64
23,684.74
3,1 13.00
131.73
4,185.09
1,667.04
181.02
461.29
188.09
201.34
971.25
354.42
12,565.00
2,796.63
15,131.27
9,654.27
7,003.65
13,053. I 1
326,405.30
41,588.26
Total Demands $ 367,993.56
CONNECTA SATELLITE SOLUTIONS LLC
SAVAGE, HOLLIE
SCHERE& ERIC
DAN SEAWRIGHT
DARRYL L. SEI]BE
SO CAL GAS CO
SOUTH COASTAQMD
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA NEWS GROI.]P
STAPLES CREDIT PLAN
JAMES STRONA
KENNETH SWANK
TAYLOR, JULIANA
TILLEY CRANE INSPECTION SERVICE
ULINE
UPS
MIKE VETTI
WAGEWORKS,INC.
WALTERS WHOLESALE ELECTRIC CO.
WAXIE SANITARY SUPPLY
MIKEWIGGINS
)GROX CORPORATION
CELL BUSINESS EQUIPMENT
CLEAR CLOUD SOLUTIONS INC.
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
DEPARTMENT OF ruSTICE
JENNIFERNGUYEN
ANTOINETTE NT]NEZ
ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC
RAINA PANDIT
SOCAL SHREDLLC
PASSPORT
A. UPLAND FIRE PROTECTION
ALL STAR FIRE EQUIPMENT INC.
AMAZON CAPiTAL SVCS LVPD
CJPTA EXCESS POOL
ENVIRONMENT CONTROL PUENTE HILLS
GRAINGER
KEVIN GREEI.IWAY
HASA,INC.
HI-WAY SATETY INC.
INTERSTATE BATTERY INLAND VALLEY
L.N. CITRTIS AND SONS
POMONA TRUCK & AUTO ST]PPLY
RKA CONSI.]LTING GROUP
SOUTH COAST EMERGENCY VEHICLE SVCS
SWAGIT PRODUCTIONS, LLC
TURBO DATA SYSTEMS, INC.
WEST COAST ARBOzuSTS
WESTERN WATER WORKS
WITTMAN ENTERPRISES, LLC
STRATEGIC CONTRACTING SERVICES
Total LAIMPACT Demands
t64295
164296
164297
164298
164299
I 64300
l 6430 1
164302
164303
164304
l 64305
164306
164307
164308
164309
l 643 10
l643ll
164312
164313
164314
1643t5
1643t6
1643 18
t643t9
t64320
164321
164322
164323
t64324
164325
164326
t64333
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
LAIMPACT Law Enforcement Task Force Demands
164327
164328
401.96
5,386.30
CBE LOS ANGELES
CITY OF PASADENA
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30 CITY OF LA VERNE
REGISTER OF AUDITED DEMANDS . EXHIBIT A
CHECKNO. AMOUNT ISSI]ED TO
511812023
MULTIPLE
Total
35 8OO.OO LAI ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS
$ 41,588.26
LAIMPACT demands are paid from federal asset forfeiture dollars allocated to LAIMPACT crime prevention activities. These firnds are not City funds and are not available for City use outside of LAIMPACT activities.
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31 CITY OF LA VERNE
REGISTER OF AI,JDITED DEMANDS
512s12023
DEMANDS PRESENTED }IAVE BEEN APPROVED CONSISTENT WITH T}IE CITYS PURC}IASING/TUNDING POLICY AND I{AVE BEEN REVIEWED BY TTIE FINANCE DIRECTOR FOR ACCURACY AND PROPER APPROVAL.
SUMMARY OF DEMANDS
LARGEST 10 CITY DEMAND PAYMENTS OTHER T}IAN PAYROLL AND RELATED BENEFITS.
AMOUNT ISSUED TO DESCRIPTION
L
2. 3.
4. 5.
6. 7.
8. 9.
10. US BANK
GENTRY BROT}IERS, INC.
STRATEGIC CONTRACTING SERVICES
GREENSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERYICES, INC,
SDI PRESENCE LLC
CJPIA EXCESS POOL
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES
RED WAYE COMM, INC.
ROGER BASS
INLAND VALLEY HUMANE SOCIEry
OTHERDEMANDS
$ 3,497,942.19
DEMANDS OF $6,806.78 WERE PAID ON BE}IALF OF LA IMPACT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCE OPERATIONS.
DEMANDS OF $577,306.9I WERE PAID FOR PAYROLL AND EMPLOYEE BENEFIT RELATED ITEMS.
IN
FINANCE DIRECTOR
2,425,293.82
5't0,865.2',1
100,721.3 I
40,201.82
32,284.35
26,723.26
24,630.48
19,0t9.25
16,852.33
16,823.33
224,s26.97
2018 POBS
E ST. & 2ND STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT EIFD
PAYROLL 5/1/23-5ll 5/23 (LA CLEAR)
MAY 2023 MAINTENANCEAVEED ABATEMENT
JULY/AUGUSTNOVEIVAER 2022 SERYICES
M Y2023
QUARTER 1 &2,2023
REPAIRS
CONSULTING SERVICES MAY 2023 (LA CLEAR)
APPJL 2023 SERVICES
WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 37202, I IIEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND ACCURATE REGISTER OF AUDITED DEMANDS Page I of 4
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32 CITY OF LA VERNE
REGISTER OF AUDITED DEMANDS - E)C{IBIT A
CHECK NO AMOTINT ISSUED TO
5t24t2023
164334
t64335
r64336
164337
164338
164340
164341
164342
164343
164344
164345
164346
164347
164348
t64349
164350
164351
164352
164353
164354
I 64355
r64356
164357
t64358
164359
164360
164361
164362
164363
164364
164365
164366
164367
r64368
164369
t64370
t64371
164372
164373
164374
164375
164376
164378
164379
I 643 80
I 64381
164382
I 643 83
164384
164385
164386
t64387
l 64388
164389
t64390
164391
164392
164393
164394
164395
1,080.50
2,002.00
765.00
1,000.00
100.00
106.05
1,691.38
30.00 240.86
10,095.00
162.55
6,397.34
100.00
725.00
24,630.48
1,042.00
9,271.94
7,402.00
95.00 800.00
2,848.56
69.22 620.73
922.23
92.15 5,31 I .00
570,865.27
l t.00
180.92
38.75 2s0.00
200.00
299.55
627.11
5,100.00
15,39',1.13
386.32
16,823.33
48.00 95.00
100.00
100.00
1,096.36
2,679.37
930.00
167.00
100.00
9,160.07
325.34
33.49 142.00
1,639.00
204.00
19,019.25
168.00
525.00
63.06 32,284.35
80.00 406.55
$ A & A WIPING CLOTH, INC.
ALLIANT INSURANCE SERVICES, INC.
AMERICAN TANK TESTING
ANA SERNA
ANGELAYALA
ATKINSON,ANDELSON,LOYA,RWD & ROMO
BIEDERMANN, RI,BEKAH
BURRO CANYON SHOOTING PARK
ROBIN CARDER
CTVILTEC ENGINEERING, INC.
COLLEY FORD
DATAPROSE, INC.
DAVID DIAZ
DENMS WILLTAMS PAINTING
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
DETROITAUTO BODY,INC.
DW CONCRETE
ELZABETHMIMI
EMPLOYAMERICA
ENTERPRISE USA, LLC DBA DSLRPROS
EWING IRNGATION PRODUCTS
FRONTIER COMMI.]NICATIONS
FI.]NFLICKS OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNTA
GALLS, LLC.
GENERALDYNAMICS
GENTRY BROTHERS, INC.
GILBERT SANTOS
GONZALEZ, JANESSA
GRIGOLLA & SONS CONST. CO.
MDRICK FIRE PROTECTION
IIERNANDEZ, RALPH
HI SIGN
HOLLIDAY ROCK CO.
HOMETIME WINDOWS AND DOORS,INC.
IIPS WEST,INC.
IMS REFRIGERATION, INC.
INLAND VALLEY HUMANE SOCIEry
JONES & MAYER
JOSEPHINE MUIR
KATHERINE CANDELARIA
KENHUTH
LINE GEAR
LOS ANGELES COLINTY PUBLIC WORKS
MCLAY SERVICES,INC.
MICKYREHM
MIKECLARK
MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC.
O'BRIEN, LISA
ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC
PETERSON, CHAD
PREMIER FAMILY MEDICINE ASSOCIATES
RAKESHNEWTON
RED WAVE COMM,INC.
GABRIEL SAIAS
SALVADOR'S IRON WORKS
SANDERS LOCK & KEY
SDI PRESENCE LLC
SHERRY SHEPPARD
SILVA, ruLLIAN
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33 CITY OF LA VERNE
REGISTER OF AUDITED DEMANDS - E)GIIBIT A
CHECKNO. AMOUNT ISST]ED TO
5t2412023
r64396
t64397
164398
164399
164400
164401
164402
164403
164404
164405
164406
164407
164408
164409
164410
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EF'T
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFI
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFI
EFT
EFT
EFI
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EF'I
EFT
BANKDRAFT
2,460.08
2,800.00
100.00
1,170.00
3,470.46
745.58
187.48
30.35 80.00
55.00 238.38
2,526.60
1,260.00
2, I 33.85
r00.69
888.72
1,391.21
2,298.88
26,723.26
412.85
700.43
40,201.82
101.64
171.02
11,454.75
750.75
3,452.96
2,142.88
7,250.00
8,937.50
7,084.00
5,450.00
13,907.08
5,100.00
l1,000.00
14,326.97
16,852.33
100,721.31
.82
3,481,1 18.86
586,820.69
6,806.78
Total Demands S 4,074,746.33
TALLEY COMMT'NICATIONS
THE COUNSELING TEAM INTERNATIONAL
TIIE PB GIIY NC.
T}IE WANTED TACO,INC.
TPX COMMI.INICATIONS
TRIAY, AMANDA
TRILOGY MEDWASTE WEST, LLC
I]PS
VALERIE E. FRANKLIN.V ALDEZ
VALERIE SANDOVAL
WALTERS WHOLESALE ELECTRIC CO.
WAXE SANITARY SUPPLY
WITMRS & SANDGRENLTD.
WM CORPORATE SERVICES, INC.
)GROX CORPORATION
ALL STAR FIRE EQUIPMENT INC.
AMAZON CAPITAL SVCS .LVPD
ASSET WORKS, LLC
CJPIA EXCESS POOL
DTJRAN, YVONNE
GRAINGER
GREENSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES, INC.
LA VERNE POWER EQUIPMENT,INC.
POMONA TRUCK & ALIO SUPPLY
RKA CONSULTING GROUP
SUPERION, LLC
WEST COAST ARBONSTS, INC.
WESTERN WATER WORKS
CORDRAY ENTERPRISES LLC
DEROIAN VENTURES LLC
ECPC SOLUTIONS LLC
GROUND ZERO TECHNOLOGIES LLC
LIBERTY COASTAL LLC
MARLYN PACMCO LLC
MIC}IAEL W. TYNES
OWSLEY ENTERPRISES, LLC
ROGERBASS
STRATEGIC CONTRACTING SERVICES
US BANK
Total Payroll Demands
Total LA IMPACT Demands
Payroll and Benefit Payments
164413
164414
164415
164416
BANK DRAFT
EFI
EFT
EFT
Total
500.00
300.00
176.37
9.00 577,306.91
3,207.33
2,987.00
2,334.08
$ 586,820.69
Break down of standard providers and the benefits they provide Provider
EMPLOYEE FUND, CITY OF LA VERNE
FIDELITY I}WESTMENTS #P0754
HEAT}IER REYES
UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN
PAYROLL 05 / 07 12023 -05 120 I 2023
CHARLES SCHWAB BANK
LA VERNE FIRE ASSOCIATION
LA VERNE POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCTATION
Benefits Description
A.C. Newman Co. Accidental Death Life Insurance
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34 CITY OF LA VERNE
REGISTER OF AUDITED DEMANDS - DGIIBIT A
CHECKNO. AMOUNT ISSUED TO
5124t2023
Delta Dental Employee dental insurance coverage
The Hartford Life lnsurance Policy
Health Net Employee health insurance
Kaiser Employee health insurance
Wage Works Flexible Savings Account (FSA) deductions
US Treasury Employee federal tax withholdings
State of Califomia Employee state income tax, unemployment insurance and child support/garnishments Mass Mutual A 4014 plan
Mass Mutual B 4578 plan
Mass Mutual Roth Roth plan
Lincoln National Replacement Social Security plan
Fire/Police/La Verne Employee Employee Group Dues
LA IMPACT Law Enforcement Task Force Demands
t644tt
164412
Total
5,707.78
1,099.00
$ 6,806.78
BANK OF AMERICA
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONSs
LA IMPACT demands are paid from federal asset forfeiture dollars allocated to LA IMPACT crime prevention activities. These funds are not City funds and are not available for City use outside of LA IMPACT activities.
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35 City of La Verne, City Council
Agenda Report
DATE: June 5, 2023
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM:
Eric Scherer, AICP, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: STREET CLOSURE AGREEMENT FOR THE 2023 BONITA HIGH
SCHOOL GRADUATION
SUMMARY
The City Council is requested to approve a street closure agreement for the 2023 Bonita High School Graduation. The request is to close the entirety of Durward Way on June 8, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council a uthorize the City Manager to e xecute an Agreement with Bonita High School providing for a temporary street closure of Durward Way for the Bonita High School Graduation occurring June 8, 2023.
DISCUSSION
Bonita High School is holding their 2023 Graduation event inside the Glenn Davis stadium on June 8 , 2023. To facilitate the event , including set -up and clean- up, t he request involves closing both the east and westbound lanes of the entirety of Durward Way. The street closures will occur on June 8th from 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. The event is expected to draw up to approximately 3,000 attendees.
Recent policy has been to prepare individualized agreements for street closure events.
Staff has therefore developed a standard agreement outlining the traffic control plan requirements, locations, schedule, estimated fees, applicant responsibilities, and insurance/indemnification requirements.
The applicant has indicated they will not be requiring assistance from the Public Works Department for the event; however, the Police Department will be staffing officers for the event.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
The Police Department has indicated that they will be supplying officers to staff the event.
The department will staff the event with one Sergeant and two officers/Corporals, which is dependent on who works the event, and will bill for a minimum of four hours. The hourly special event rate for a Sergeant is $130, $105 for a Corporal, and $95 for officers. The agreement, under Attachment 2, provides an estimated breakdown of the fees for the event, however these fees are subject to change depending on how many hours are worked.
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36 ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
Not applicable.
LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney has reviewed and approved of the agreement.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Traffic Control Plan
2. Agreement to Permit BHS Graduation Event
Report Prepared By:
Gabriel Rivera, Assistant Planner
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38 AGREEMENT TO PERMIT STREET CLOSURES FOR THE
BONITA HIGH SCHOOL 2023 GRADUATION
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into this 5th day of June 2023, by and between the CITY OF LA VERNE, a municipal corporation (hereinafter “City”) and Bonita High School , (hereinafter “BHS”.) The parties hereto agree as follows:
1. Project. BHS has requested use of certain public streets for a street closure for access to the Glen Davis Stadium area on Thursday, June 8, 2023.
2. Liaison/Representatives. The authorized representative for the City shall be the City Manager or his designee. The City Manager’s designee for this event is Gabriel Rivera, Assistant Planner. All changes to the schedule or the authorized activities per this Agreement shall be subject to the prior approval of the Cit y Manager’s designee, Gabriel Rivera. The authorized representative for BHS is Kenny Ritchie, 909-971-8220.
The City M anager’s designee for the day of the event shall be the on duty watch commander of the La Verne Police Department, 909-596-1913.
3. Location. The graduation event will be conducted at the Glen Davis Stadium; however, the street closure will occur on the entirety of Durward Way.
4. Schedule. The graduation event will be conducted on June 8, 2023 with the event setup occurring on June 8 at 2:00 p.m. and teardown occurring on June 8 at 9:00 p.m. Any deviation from this schedule, including change of the event dates, is subject to the advance approval of the City Manager or his designee.
5. Fees. The following estimated fees shall be deposited by BHS with the City prior to the commencement of event. At the conclusion of the event, an accounting shall be provided to BHS detailing the City’s expenditures for staff time and injury to public City Council Agenda Packet, Monday June 5, 2023
39 property (if any). BHS will reimburse City for all such expenditures and/or damages within thirty (30) days of receipt of the City’s accounting.
Application/Permit Issuance fee: $ 25.00
Police Sergeant (1/$130/hour 4 hour minimum) $ 520.00 Police Corporal (2/$105/hour 4 hour minimum) $ 840.00 Police Officer (2/$95/hour 4 hour minimum) $ 760.00 Total fees/deposit (with Corporals staffed) $ 1385.00 Total fees/deposit (with Officers staffed) $ 1305.00
6. Street Closures. The event will require a street closure on Durward Way. All closures will occur from June 8 at 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. BHS shall also submit a traffic control plan to the City’s Public Works and Police Department for approval. Said approval shall be obtained prior to the event. BHS shall be responsible for all costs associated with field review of the traffic control (as estimated in section 5) by the La Verne Police Department).
7. Notification to Residents/Business es. BHS shall provide written notices to residents and institutions along the street closure and adjacent streets impacted by the event. The notice shall be provided at least five (5) days in advance of the event and shall include the date, time, and anticipated traffic measures. The notice shall also include the name of a contact person at the site, who is available by phone at all times during the event. BHS shall submit the text of the notices to the City Manager’s designee for approval prior to mailing. The City Manager’s designee shall have the authority to extend the notice perimeter if such action is reasonably necessary.
8. Cleanup/Damage to Public P roperty. All public property utilized shall be cleaned and restored at the conclusion of the event to its original condition. All trash, debris, markers, signs, etc., shall be removed by BHS within 24 hours after the cessation City Council Agenda Packet, Monday June 5, 2023
40 of the event. ULV shall be responsible for any damage to public property as part of the designated closure area, which occurs during the event and/or as the result of the event.
9. Insurance. BHS shall provide the City with a certificate of insurance evidencing liability coverage, in an amount of at least $1,000,000, naming the City of La Verne, its elected and appointed officials, employees and/or agents as additional insured. ULV shall also provide evidence of Worker’s Compensation coverage. Evidence of insurance coverage shall be submitted prior to the event.
10. Indemnification. BHS shall indemnify and save harmless City, its officers and employees, from and against any and all damages to property or injuries to or death of any person or persons, including property and employees or agents of City, and shall defend, indemnify and save harmless City, its officers, employees and agents, from and against any and all claims, demands, suits, actions or proceedings of any kind or nature, including, but not by way of limitation, Worker’s Compensation claims, resulting from or arising from the event.
11. Notices. Notices and correspondence shall be delivered in person or sent by certified mail to the following addresses:
CITY: BONITA HIGH SCHOOL:
City of La Verne Bonita High School
Attention: City Manager c/o Kenny Ritchie
3660 “D” Street 3102 D Street
La Verne, CA 91750-3599 La Verne, CA 91750
909-596-8726 909-971-8229
12. Attorney’s Fees. In the event that any legal action is commenced to enforce or interpret the terms or conditions of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall, in addition to any other relief and costs, be entitled to reasonable outside attorney’s fees.
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41 13. Termination of Agreement. This Agreement may be terminated with cause by either party hereto. Unless earlier terminated for cause, this Agreement shall be effective on the date signed by both parties and shall terminate on June 8 , 2023. The indemnification provision in section 10 shall survive the termination of the Agreement and remain in full force and effect for all applicable instances resulting from the event.
14. Entire Agreement. This Agreement represents the entire agreement between the parties hereto as to the matters contained herein.
15. Amendment. This Agreement may be amended upon the written mutual agreement of the parties through their designated representatives.
IN WITNESS of the foregoing, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the date first written above.
CITY OF LA VERNE
By: _____________________________________
Ken Domer, City Manager
BONITA HIGH SCHOOL
By: ____________________________________
Kenny Ritchie C/O Bonita High School
ATTEST:
____________________________________
Lupe Gaeta Estrella, CMC
Assistant City Clerk
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Agenda Report
DATE: June 5, 2023
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Cody A. Howing, City Engineer
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF STREET CLOSURES FOR “E” STREET AND 2ND STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
SUMMARY
The City Council is requested to approve a series of street closures to facilitate construction work associated with the Enhanced Infrastructure Finance District (EIFD) project under construction on “E” Street and 2nd Street.
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council authorize the Public Works Director to permit the temporary closure of the intersections of “E” Street & 2nd Street, and “D” Street & 2nd Street during the weeks of June 12th through 16th and June 19th through 23rd and any other dates for required work that will be in excess of 24 hours to complete construction in a timely manner.
DISCUSSION
The City Council approved the award of a construction contract to Gentry Brothers Inc. on September 19,
2022. The project start date was coordinated with delivery schedules of long lead time materials in an effort to minimize community impact and work ultimately commenced on April 10, 2023.
As part of the project scope, the contractor will be constructing decorative concrete crosswalks on all four legs of the intersection at “E” Street & 2nd Street. At the intersection of “D” Street & 2nd Street , similar work is also proposed to complete the remaining two crossings that don’t yet have this feature. Due to the process involved for demolition, grading, and pouring concrete, a period beyond the 24 hours allowed in the Municipal Code for the Public Works Director’s discretion on permitting road closures will be required to complete the scope of work.
Efforts in planning this phase of work include the use of accelerated curing concrete and phased traffic control. The duration of the closures is anticipated to be approximately five days and will commence on Monday of each specified week with conclusion and re- opening to traffic the following Friday barring weather or mechanical delays. Portions of both intersections will be under construction during each week proposed. While both intersections will be impacted for two consecutive weeks, this approach will allow partial movements though the intersections to retain as much function as feasible during this time. Detour signage will be put in place during the closures to route traffic in the affected City Council Agenda Packet, Monday June 5, 2023
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Following the completion of this phase of work, pavement restoration required to finish the work in the roadway will be required. Although the proposed pavement work is not anticipated to extend beyond 24 hours it’s recommended by staff that the Public Works Director be granted authorization to allow overnight closure in the event conditions require.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
Costs associated with this project were authorized under the award of construction contract approved on September 19, 2022 . This action does not require any further funding or change to the awarded contract.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
This project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, Section 15301 – Existing Facilities, and City of La Verne environmental guidelines.
LEGAL REVIEW
Not applicable.
ATTACHMENTS
Not applicable.
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Agenda Report
DATE: June 5, 2023
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Meg McWade, Public Works Director
SUBJECT: Request for Additional Appropriation – Streets Dump Truck
SUMMARY
Due to supply chain issues and resulting increased prices, there is a need for an additional appropriation in the amount of $33,883 from the Street Maintenance Fund to the Equipment Replacement Fund for purchase of the Streets Dump Truck.
RECOMMENDATION.
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. A uthorize the transfer of $33,883 from Street Maintenance - General Fund to the Vehicle Replacement Fund – Fund 64; and
2. Appropriate $33,883 in the Vehicle Replacement Fund – Fund 64 for the purchase of the Streets Dump Truck.
DISCUSSION
The fleet maintenance division of the public works department is responsible for the purchase and maintenance of all vehicles and equipment used by the City’s various departments. The 20 year-old Streets Division dump truck (chassis and body) being replaced was authorized in FY 22- 23 Operational Budget in the amount of $77,441. D ue to supply chain issues and steep price increases, the vehicle will cost $111,324. The Public Works Department is asking for a transfer of appropriations in the amount of $33,883 for the replacement of the Streets Division’s dump body to complete the build. The body will be installed on the newly acquired 2023 Dodge Ram 4500 Chassis. The expected lead time is currently eight weeks for installation.
This new piece of equipment will benefit the community’s needs by providing reliable service when completing routine tasks and responding to any emergencies within the city.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
The total amount requested to transfer from the Approved FY 22/23 Operational Budget - Streets Maintenance General Fund to the Vehicle Replacement Fund is $33,833.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
Not Applicable
LEGAL REVIEW
Not Applicable
Report Prepared By: Coordinated With:
Joe Vieyra, Fleet Manager R amiro Nunez, Acting Maintenance Manager
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Agenda Report
DATE: June 5, 2023
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Meg McWade, Public Works Director
SUBJECT: Purchase of a New 7-8 Yard Dump Truck – Water Division
SUMMARY
This action will authorize replacement of the Water Division’s 1993 Ford LN8000 Dump Truck in the amount of $194,997 and approve an additional appropriation of $117,029 from the Water Fund to complete the purchase.
RECOMMENDATION.
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase order with Velocity Truck Centers/PB Loader Corporation in the amount of $1 94,997 for the purchase of a new 2024 Freightliner M2 Chassis with a new 7- 8 Yard tilt dump truck bod y, utilizing competitively bid national contract from Sourcewell (Contract #080521- PBL).
2. Authorize the transfer of $117,029 from the Water Fund (available within the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Operational Budget) and appropriate this amount within the Vehicle Replacement Fund.
DISCUSSION
The Fleet Maintenance Division of the Public Works Department is responsible for the purchase and maintenance of all vehicles and equipment used by the City’s various departments. The dump truck being replaced was previously authorized in FY 21-22 through the vehicle replacement plan, but due to supply chain issues from the manufacturer the purchase was delayed.
This new piece of equipment will benefit the community’s needs by providing reliable service when completing routine tasks and responding to any emergencies within the city.
In addition, the City will be reducing the carbon footprint and meeting emission regulations by replacing the existing non- EPA compliant diesel engine with the latest clean air technology.
The City of La Verne is a member of Sourcewell. Membership entitles the City to access competitively bid national contracts. Sourcewell contracts leverage national volume pricing and provide members with a streamlined contracting process. Sourcewell has an existing contract with Velocity Truck Centers/PB Loader Corporation. The pricing included in the contract ($194,997) is based on Sourcewell contract equipment pricing. Utilizing the Sourcewell contract enables the City to save off the list price for the equipment and delivery.
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48 FISCAL ANALYSIS
Due to supply chain and cost increases, the vehicle replacement fund has needed additional funds to complete most vehicle purchases over the last several years.
The FY 2021- 22 Adopted Budget appropriated funds in the amount of $111,071 for replacement of the Water Division’s Dump Truck. Of that amount, $33,133 was used to fund another water vehicle requiring additional funding leaving a balance of $77,938 for the Dump Truck. The total purchase amount for this vehicle is $194,967. If approved, a transfer in the amount of $117,029 from the Water Fund (available within the Approved FY 22-23 Operational Budget) will be appropriated within the Vehicle Replacement Fund to cover the cost increase.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
Beginning January 1, 2024, any diesel vehicles purchased from any manufacturer in the state of California will need to be zero emission vehicles (Governors Executive Order N- 79-20). This regulation will affect medium and heavy duty on road vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) greater than 8,500 pounds.
By purchasing this new dump truck , the vehicle would be grandfathered utilizing current emission regulations. If the purchase is delayed, the City will be required to budget more quickly for infrastructure to facili tate necessary chargers which may cost upwards of $225,000.
LEGAL REVIEW
Not Applicable
ATTACHMENTS
1. Chassis/Dump Truck Body Quote
2. PB Loader Contract Pricing Terms from Sourcewell
Report Prepared By: Coordinated With:
Joe Vieyra, Fleet Manager Richard Martinez, Utilities Manager
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49 PB Loader Corporation
5778 W. Barstow • Fresno, California 93722-5024 • Telephone (559) 277-7370 • Fax (559) 277-7375 Toll free 800-350-8521 • Web www.pbloader.com
PB Loader Corporation
5778 W. Barstow • Fresno, California 93722-5024 • Telephone (559) 277-7370 • Fax (559) 277-7375 Toll free 800-350-8521 • Web www.pbloader.com
QUOTATION
CITY OF LA VERNE DATE: 5/16/2023
3660 D ST TERMS: NET 30
LA VERN, CA 91750-3512 F.O.B: FRESNO
SOURCEWELL MEMBER ID # 69721 MFG PRODUCT: SEE BELOW
INSTALL: SEE BELOW
QTY PART NO. DESCRIPTION PRICE EXTENSION
PB LOADER CONTRACT NO. 080521-PBL
SOURCEWELL CONTRACT - DISCOUNTED PRICES
MARKET PRICE DUMP BODY & ACCESSORIES
1 DUMP BODY $47,833.00
MARKET PRICED CHASSIS
1 CHASSIS $127,919.00
SUB TOTAL: $175,752.00
SALES TAX (10.25%): $18,014.58
FREIGHT: $1,200.00
TOTAL WITH FREIGHT: $194,966.58
NOTES:
Delivery times are approximate.
NO. 11533R1
1. LEAD TIME FOR BODY PRODUCTION IS 90-120 DAYS, WITH AN ADDITIONAL 60- 90 DAYS TO INSTALL AFTER RECIEPT OF CHASSIS AND BODY. LEAD TIME SUBJECT TO CHANGE AFTER RECEIPT TO ORDER.
2. PB LOADER REQUIRES A 108" CAB TO AXLE. REQUIREMENT MUST BE MUTUALLY AGREED UPON WITH PB LOADER PRIOR TO ORDERING THE CHASSIS.
PB LOADER WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR FRAME CHANGES DUE TO INSUFFICIENT CHASSIS FRAME SPACE.
3. DELIVERY DATE FOR CHASSIS TO PB LOADER MUST BE MUTUALLY AGREED UPON.
4. PB LOADER COMPLIES WITH ATTACHED SPECIFICATIONS.
2024 FREIGHTLINER M2 106, 33,000 GVWR, CUMMINS B6.7 300HP DIESEL ENGINE, ALLISON 2500 RDS AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, 12,000# DUAL TAPERLEAF FRONT SUSPENSION, 23,000# FLAT LEAF SPRING REAR SUSPENSION WITH HELPER AND
RADIUS ROD, AIR BRAKE PACKAGE, STEEL WHEELS, PAINT WHITE 12FT DUMP BODY COMPLETE WITH: 30" HIGH SIDES, 36" TAILGATE, NTEA CLASS 50 DOUBLE ACTING UNDER BODY HOIST, 1/4 CAB SHIELD, WOODEN SIDE
BOARDS WITH METAL STRIPS, DUAL CONNECTED BODY PROPS, HITCH PLATE WITH 580J PINTLE, 6-WIRE PLUG, ELECTRIC BRAKE CONTROLLER, FOUR (4) PULL
OUT LADDERS - TWO PER SIDE W/ STEPS AND GRAB HANDLES, AIR TAILGATE RELEASE, MANUAL MESH PULLTARP, FOUR (4) ROPE HOOKS PER SIDE, 10-LB
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Pricing for contract #080521-PBL offers Sourcewell participating agencies the following discounts:
• 10% discount off current MSRP on all products except chassis • 5% discount off current MSRP on chassis
• An additional 3% quantity discount is available for orders of six (6) or more units, excluding chassis
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Agenda Report
DATE: June 5, 2023
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Erin Beilstein, Management Analyst
SUBJECT: LEASE AND SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR PRINTERS AND COPIERS
SUMMARY
After a review of the current printer and copier equipment service, staff determined that improved service and reduced costs would occur if they consolidated all the peripherals at City Hall and the City Yard. City Council is asked to approve the attached 5-year lease agreement with Kyocera Document Solutions West.
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with Kyocera Document Solutions West, for printer and copier services, for a 63- month term at a base monthly rate of $1,041.16.
DISCUSSION
In reviewing the delivery of printer and copier service, staff determined that consolidation of contracts and purchasing would reduce cost s while improving functionality and reliability. The City currently holds a lease agreement with Kyocera Document Solutions for the Public Safety buildings, however the City Yard and City Hall have been taking care of the printers and copiers independently by purchasing machines and peripherals as needed. Staff reviewed quotes from Xerox, Canon, and Kyocera and recommend leasing with Kyocera Document Solutions as it was the most cost effective and allows us to bring continuity of service and support throughout the City’s departments.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
The current cost of printer and copier purchases, supplies, and repairs are approximately $2,500 each month in the current model for City Hall and City Yard operations . By approving a lease with Kyocera for the City Yard and City Hall and consolidating services, printer and copier costs will be approximately $1,500 a month, a savings of approximately $1,000 a month. This is based on the base monthly payment of $1,041.16 for the lease of the machines and a per image charge for each print of .0065 for black & white and .0455 for color. These rates reflect OMNIA Co-Op Pricing.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
Not applicable.
LEGAL REVIEW
City Attorney has reviewed and approved the proposed agreement.
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52 ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution No. 23-27
2. Kyocera Documents Solutions West Lease Agreement
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53 RESOLUTION NO 23-27
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, COUNTY
OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT
WITH KYOCERA DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS TO PROVIDE PRINTER AND
COPIER EQUIPMENT FOR CITY HALL AND THE CITY YARD.
BE IT RESOLVED by the La Verne City Council as follows:
Section 1. The City Manager of the City of La Verne is hereby authorized to execute an Agreement with Kyocera Document Solutions West to provide printer and copier service for City Hall and the City Yard.
Section 2. That the Mayor shall sign and the Assistant City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and thereupon the same shall take effect and be in force.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of June, 2023.
____________________________________
Mayor Tim Hepburn
ATTEST:
________________________________
Lupe Estrella, Assistant City Clerk
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 23-27 was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of La Verne at a meeting thereof held on the 5
th day of June, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
_____________________________
Lupe Estrella, Assistant City Clerk
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Agenda Report
DATE: June 5, 2023
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: JR Ranells, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION APPROVING A CLASS SPECIFICATION AND SALARY
FOR CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICER
SUMMARY
After a review of organizational structure and departmental efficiencies, the City Manager is transitioning code enforcement activities from the Police Department to the Community Development Department as of July 1, 2023. Code enforcement duties are currently the responsibility of the Police Services Coordinator position and a new classification titled Code Compliance Officer is being created to recognize the transition from the Police Department.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt 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 CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICER.”
DISCUSSION
Code Enforcement is the prevention, detection, investigation, and enforcement of violations of statutes or ordinances regulating public health, safety, and welfare, public works, business activities, building standards, land- use, or municipal affairs. A Code Compliance Officer is a non-sworn employee who possesses specialized training in, and whose primary duties are the prevention, detection, investigation, and enforcement of violations of laws regulating public nuisance, public health, safety, and welfare. Code Compliance Officers work both in the field and in th e office. In the field they respond to complaints, conduct onsite inspections, determine when a violation of the City's Municipal Code exists and work with property owners to achieve voluntary compliance. In the office, Officers research the municipal code, as well as zoning, environmental, building and land use regulations to determine compliance. Code Compliance Officers respond to all questions and concerns and protect the privacy rights of complainants and violators within the limits of the law. Code Compliance Officers can also provide other services such as processing special event permits or other community safety related duties.
It is common for Code Enforcement to be a division of a city’s Community Development Department as many of the complaints and violations are related to Community Development and zoning & building codes . Chino, Claremont, Covina, Monrovia, and San Dimas are just some of the area cities that have their respective code enforcement division under a Community Development Department.
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he Code Compliance Officer would be a member of the Middle-Management employee group, receiving benefits as provided to other similarly classified positions. The proposed salary range is based on the established salary for the current Pol ice Services Coordinator as the position is currently filled and after a review of the market, the salary is in line with area agency compensation.
P
revious ancillary tasks assigned to the Police Services Coordinator position are being absorbed by Police Department and will not negatively impact operations.
FISCAL IMPACT
The recommended action has no fiscal impact as no new employees are being hired and no additional increases to already established compensation is being requested.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
Not applicable.
LEGAL REVIEW
This report was reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution 23-28
2. Code Compliance Officer Job
Classification
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63 RESOLUTION NO. 23-28
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 CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICER
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Verne as follows:
S
ection 1. The class s pecification for Code Compliance O f ficer attached hereto and hereby incorporated herein, is adopt ed.
Section 2. Resolution 22-82 pertaining to the salaries of full -time employees is hereby amended as follows effective July 1, 2023, until subsequently amended:
Code Compliance Officer
Step1=$69,418 Step2=$72,889 Step3=$76,532 Step4=$80,360 Step5=$84,378 Secti
on 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 5th of June, 2023.
________________________________
Ma
yor Tim Hepburn
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Lupe Estrella, Assistant City Clerk
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 23-28 was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of La Verne at a meeting thereof held on the 5th day of June, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAI
N:
________________________________
Lupe Estrella, Assistant City Clerk
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64 JOB DESCRIPTION
Code Compliance Officer
DEP
ARTMENT: Community Development
DATE: June 2023
SUM
MARY
Under
general supervision, investigates and responds to complaints or inquiries and determines whether potential violations of the municipal code, zoning code, sign and land use ordinances or other pertinent codes, exist; works with property owners to achieve voluntary compliance with standards; and performs related duties as required. Works with multiple departments and City staff to process and coordinate special event permits for public and private events.
ES
SENTIAL 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:
• Patrols areas and conducts technical filed inspections to determine compliance of residential, commercial and industrial buildings with the municipal code, zoning ordinances, special use and other conditioned permits, sign ordinances, and other pertinent codes.
• Receives public complaints; conducts on-site inspections and researches codes to determine existence and types of potential code violations.
• Explains and strives to attain voluntary and timely compliance with existing ordinances by property owners and residents; conducts conferences with violators.
• Prepares written reports and electronic records, memos and correspondence for accurate documentation and case files showing inspections and enforcement actions; issues administrative citations and notices to appear.
• Prepares informational materials for distribution to residential and business property owners, such as trash collection standards and landscaping guidelines.
• Prepares cases for court proceedings of unresolved cases; maintains related files; testifies in court actions, as needed.
• Assists in code compliance and enforcement actions involving business licenses, as needed; participates in multi-agency task force operations.
• Prepares inspection activity records and updates information regarding open and closed violations. • Assists other departments or government agencies to gain compliance regarding hazardous waste, overgrown vegetation, water conservation, and potential pollution problems. • Maintains and updates a variety of computer databases and files; enters, edits, and retrieves data, and prepares reports; reviews and processes invoices, requisitions, and special government documents. • Compiles information and materials for special assignments and projects. • Receives and sends information to and from other City departments, agencies, and jurisdictions. • Acts as first point of contact for Special Event inquiries. • Provides advice and consultation on logistics, infrastructure and municipal services to outside event organizers.
• Completes, maintains and distributes accurate pre and post event documentation.
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• Coordinates site visits to proposed event locations.
• Prepares meeting material and coordinates meeting sc hedules with staff, agencies, organizations and promoters.
• Provides prompt, courteous, and accurate service to the public; assists customers to coordinate with other City departments as needed.
• Supports the relationship between the City of La Verne and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Director of Community Development KNO
WLEDGE AND SKILLS
Know
ledge of:
Methods, procedures and techniques used in the interpretation, application and enforcement of various zoning, health, safety, public nuisance, and business license codes and regulations; general characteristics of a wide variety of business and residential structures; investigative techniques useful in inspecting residential, business and nonconforming land use activities to ensure compliance with code and ordinance requirements; informational interviewing techniques; simple research and statistical methods; modern office policies and procedures.
Abi
lity to:
Interpret and explain code provisions to property owners and others in a courteous and effective manner; develop and us e an orderly process to assure compliance of local codes and ordinances; read blueprints and landscaping plans; enforce codes with sensitivity, tact and impartiality, and when necessary, firmness; communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relations with employees in other departments, other agency personnel, and the general public; perform field inspections, investigations, and enforce applicable codes and ordinances; collect pertinent evidence and take photographs at properties in violation; operate computer hardware and use word processing and spreadsheet software, and other applications.
Sk
ill to:
Prepare conditions of approval for event activities; coordinate and schedule meetings; keep track of event calendar; establish positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies, City management, staff and the public.
EX
PERIENCE/EDUCATION/LICENSING
Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Ex
perience:
Two or more years of experience in municipal code enforcement, inspection, investigative, or public contact work.
Trai
ning/Licenses:
Valid Class C California driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Penal
Code 832 Certificate is desired prior to employment or ability to obtain the certification within six months of the date of hire.
CACE
O Basic Code Enforcement certification is desirable.
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66 PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
While performing job duties, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear; walk; sit; occasionally climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is expected to remove illegal temporary signs in the City as required.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
The work environment includes work in both office and field settings. In the filed, the employee is subject to traffic and variable weather conditions and walks on uneven surfaces during inspection activities. The employee may be exposed to background loud construction noise at some sites. The employee may be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment at some inspection sites. Employee may work with upset persons in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies, procedures, and pertinent codes.
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Agenda Report
DATE: June 5, 2023
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Eric Scherer, AICP Community Development Department
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION ADOPTING A COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE
LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR A NEW
THREE-YEAR TERM
SUMMARY
The City participates in the Urban County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program through the Los Angeles Community Development Authority. The proposed Cooperation Agreement is for a new three-year term.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the attached Resolution No. 23- 29 titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE , COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF
CALIFONIA APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN THE LOS ANGELES URBAN COUNTY PROGRAM” to receive Community Development Block Grants and authoriz e the City Manager to sign the Cooperation Agreement.
DISCUSSION
The Participating City Agreement between the City of La Verne and the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) outlines legal provisions and requirements for the City to participate in the Urban County CDBG Program.
Every three (3) years, the County of Los Angeles must re-qualify with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for entitlement status as an Urban County.
The new qualification period will begin on July 1, 2023, and end on June 30, 2027. The new agreement will still contain the provision that will allow for automatic renewal of participation in the Los Angeles Urban County CDBG Program in successive three- year periods, unless the County or the City provide written notice that it elects not to participate in a new qualification period.
FISCAL IMPACT
The City will continue to receive CDBG funds in which to program for public services (15% of total) and public facility improvements such as accessibility improvements.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
No environmental impact.
LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney has reviewed the agreement.
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68 ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution No. 23-29
2. Participating City Cooperation Agreement
Report Prepared By:
Coordinated With:
Candice Bowcock, Principal Planner Kimberly Hall Barlow, City Attorney City Council Agenda Packet, Monday June 5, 2023
69 RESOLUTION NO. 23-29
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, C OUNTY
OF LOS ANGELES, ST ATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN
THE LOS ANGELES URBAN COUNTY PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City of La Verne ("City") desires to participate in the Los Angeles Urban County Program for Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG") funds, and if applicable, the HOME Investment Partnerships (“HOME”) Program, and the Emergency Solutions Grant (“ESG”) Program, in the County's Consolidated Plan for Fiscal Years 2024- 2026, commencing on July 1, 2024 and through June 30, 2027; and
WHEREAS, the City authorizes the execution of a Cooperation Agreement with the County of Los Angeles in order to receive said CDBG funds;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CI TY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council adopts and approve its participation in the Los Angeles County Urban County Program and receiving CDBG funds, and if applicable, HOME and ESG Program funds, and execution of the Cooperation Agreement between the City of La Verne and the County of Los Angeles for the time period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027 and self-renewing thereafter.
SECTION 2. The City Council authorizes the Mayor, or his/her designee, to execute the Cooperation Agreement, any and all related documents necessary, for participation in the Los Angeles Urban County Program on behalf of the City.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this sixth day of June 2023 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Mayor of the City of La Verne
ATTEST:
Lupe Estrella, Assistant City Clerk
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70 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM
EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT PROGRAM
CITY OF LA VERNE
COOPERATION AGREEMENT
This COOPERATION AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is being entered into on this fifth day of June, 2023 to be effective on the 1st day of July 2024, by and between the CITY OF LA VERNE, hereinafter referred to as “City,” and the County of Los Angeles, by and through the Executive Director of the Los Angeles County Development Authority, hereinafter referred to as “County,” and shall remain in effect for the County's Consolidated Plan for Fiscal Years 2024-2026. The County and the City are collectively referred to as the “Parties” or individually “Party.”
WITNESSETH THAT:
WHEREAS, in 1974, the U.S. Congress enacted and the President signed a law entitled, the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, herein called the “Act”;
WHEREAS, the Parties desire to cooperate to undertake, or assist in undertaking, community development, community renewal of lower -income housing assistance activities, specifically urban renewal and publicly assisted housing, including, but not limited to, the improvement or development of housing for persons of low - to moderate- incomes, and other community or urban renewal activities authorized by the Act, the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act (“NAHA”), and the U.S. Housing Act of 1937, as amended;
WHEREAS, the Community Development Block Grant (“CDBG”) Program, the HOME Investment Partnerships (“HOME”) Program, and the Emergency Solutions Grant (“ESG”) Program are required to have an approved comprehensive housing strategy as authorized under NAHA;
WHEREAS, the County has requested of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, hereinafter referred to as “HUD”, that the County be designated as an urban county, hereinafter referred as to the “Los Angeles Urban County”;
WHEREAS, the City has participated with the County in the Los Angeles Urban County
Program and desires to renew its participation with the County in said Los Angeles Urban County Program for the County's Consolidated Plan for Fiscal Years 2024-2026;
WHEREAS, a s the Los Angeles Urban County designee, the County will take responsibility and assume all obligations of an applicant under federal statutes, including:
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71 the analysis of needs, the setting of objectives, the preparation of community development and housing assistance plans, the consolidated plan, and the assurances of certifications;
WHEREAS, the terms and provisions of this Agreement are fully authorized under state and local law, and this Agreement provides full legal authority for the County to undertake, or assist in undertaking, essential community development and housing assistance activities, specifically urban renewal and publicly assisted housing; and
WHEREAS, by executing this Agreement, the Parties hereby give notice of the intention to participate in the Los Angeles Urban County Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties agree as follows:
1. The City hereby authorizes the County to perform, or cause to be performed, those acts necessary or appropriate to implement the community development and housing assistance activities. Specifically urban renewal and publicly assisted housing, including, but not limited to, improvement or development of housing for persons of low - to moderate- income, and other community or urban renewal activities authorized under the Act for the City in the County's Consolidated Plan for Fiscal Years 2024-2026, which will be funded from the CDBG Program, and, where applicable HOME and ESG Programs, from federal annual appropriations and from any program income generated from the expenditure of such funds. In the event this Agreement extends into succeeding fiscal years and funds have not been appropriated, this Agreement will automatically terminate as of June 30 of the then-current fiscal year. The County will endeavor to notify the City in writing within ten (10) days of receipt of non-appropriation notice.
2. This Agreement covers the following formula funding programs administered by HUD where the County is awarded and accepts funding directly from HUD: The CDBG Program, the HOME Program, and the ESG Program.
3. In executing this Agreement, the City understands the following:
a. The County has the final responsibility for selecting CDBG, and, where applicable, HOME and ESG, activities and submitting the Consolidated Plan to HUD.
b. The City is not eligible to apply for grants under the State CDBG (“Small Cities CDBG”) Program for appropriations for the County's Consolidated Plan for Fiscal Years 2024-2026.
c. The City may participate in the HOME Program only through the Los Angeles Urban County Program. Thus, even if the County does not receive a HOME formula allocation, the City cannot form a HOME consortium with other local governments.
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72 d. The City may participate in the ESG Program only through the Los Angeles Urban County Program.
4. The term of this Agreement shall be for the County's Consolidated Plan for Fiscal Years 2024-2026 and commence on July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027 ("Urban County Term"). The Parties agree that they cannot terminate or withdraw from this Agreement while it remains in effect. The City provides written notice at least 60 days prior to June 30 2026 that it elects not to participate in the next urban county qualification period. Towards the end of the second year of the Urban County Term, the County will notify the City in writing of its right not to participate in the County's successive Consolidated Plan for the next three-year period.
The Parties agree to adopt amendments to this Agreement incorporating changes necessary to meet the requirements for cooperation agreements set forth in HUD’s Urban County Qualification for Participation Notice, prior to the subsequent three- year extension of the term.
5. This Agreement shall be effective for the Urban County Term and for such period of time for the expenditure of all CDBG funds, or where applicable, HOME and ESG funds, allocated to the City under this Agreement and appropriations from any program income therefrom and for the completion of the funded activities. The Parties agree that they cannot terminate or withdraw from this Agreement while it remains in effect.
6. The Parties agree to cooperate to undertake, or assist in undertaking, community renewal and lower -income housing assistance activities, specifically urban renewal and publicly assisted housing, including, but not limited to, the improvement or development of housing for persons of low- to moderate-incomes, and other community or urban renewal activities authorized by the Act.
The Parties in the performance of this Agreement shall take all actions necessary or appropriate to assure compliance with the Los Angeles Urban County Program’s certification under Section 104(b) of Title I of the Act, as amended, that the grant will be conducted and administered in conformity with Title VI of th e Civil Rights Act of 1964; and the implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 1, and the Fair Housing Act, and the implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 100, and will affirmatively further fair housing. See 24 CFR § 91.225(a) and Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Definitions and Certifications (86 FR 30779, June 10, 2021), to be codified at 24 CFR 5.151 and 5.152, available at https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/06/10/2021-12114/restoring- affirmatively-furthering-fair-housing-definitions-and-certifications.
Furthermore, the Parties in the performance of this Agreement shall take all actions necessary or appropriate to assure compliance with Section 109 of Title I of the Act, and the implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 6, which incorporates Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the implementing regulations at City Council Agenda Packet, Monday June 5, 2023
73 24 CFR Part 8, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the implementing regulations at 28 CFR Part 35, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the implementing regulation at 24 CFR Part 146, and Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, and all other applicable laws and regulations.
The Parties agree that CDBG and, where applicable, HOME and ESG funding is prohibited for any activities in, or in support of, any cooperating City that does not affirmatively further fair housing within its own jurisdiction or that impedes the County’s action to comply with its fair housing certification. The City acknowledges and agrees to HUD’s 424-B Form, Assurances and Certifications.
7. Pursuant to 24 CFR § 570.501(b), the City is subject to all requirements applicable to subrecipients, including the requirement of a written agreement as set forth in 24 CFR § 570.503.
8. The City shall report to the County of any income generated by the use of CDBG and, where applicable, HOME and ESG funds received by the City. Any such program income, if applicable, must be remitted to the County within 30 days of receipt. Such program income may be used for eligible activities in accor dance with all CDBG and, where applicable, HOME and ESG, requirements as may then apply.
9. The County shall be responsible for monitoring and reporting to HUD on the use of any program income; therefore, the City shall be required to maintain appropriate record keeping and reporting for this purpose.
10. The City may not sell, trade or otherwise transfer all or any portion of CDBG, and, where applicable, HOME and ESG funds to another metropolitan city, urban county, unit of general local government, or Indian tribe, or insular area that directly or indirectly receives CDBG, and, where applicable, HOME and ESG funds in exchange for any other funds, credits or non- federal consideration, but must use such funds for activities eligible under Title I of the Act.
11. In the event of grant close- out or termination of this Agreement, any program income that is on hand or received subsequent to the close-out or change in status shall be paid to the County within 60 days after grant closeout or termination of this Agreement.
12. All program income generated from the disposition or transfer of real property acquired or improved by the City using CDBG and, where applicable, HOME and ESG, funds or program income, during the Urban County Term, shall be subject to all the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
13. Any real property which is acquired or improved by the City during the term of this Agreement, in whole or in part, using CDBG and/or HOME and ESG funds or program income in excess of $25,000, shall be subject to the following standards:
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74 a. The County shall be notified by the City in writing of any modification or change in the use or disposition of such real property from that planned at the time of the acquisition or improvement. Such notification shall be made prior to the modification, change in use or disposition. b. If such real property is sold within five (5) years or transferred for a use which does not qualify as an eligible activity under CDBG and/or HOME and ESG regulations, the City shall reimburse to the County an amount equal to the pro- rata share of the current fair market value of the property or proceeds from the sales. The pro- rata share shall be calculated by multiplying the current market value by the percentage of the purchase price paid with CDBG funds or program income.
14. The City shall make available for inspection and audit to County’s and HUD’s representatives, upon request, at any time during the duration of this Agreement and for a period of five (5) years thereafter, all of its books and records relating to CDBG and, where applicable, HOME and ESG, program activities and income.
15. Following the end of the three- year reimbursable contract period and after resolving any financial or programmatic findings, if the City elects to leave the Los Angeles Urban County Program and is not eligible to become an entitlement city, the City will be unable to request that its allocation or any remaining balance be transferred to the City. Any remaining balance will be transferred to the funding pool of the Supervisorial District in which the City is located.
16. The City has adopted and is enforcing:
a. A policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within its jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in non- violent civil rights demonstrations; and
b. A policy of enforcing applicable state and local laws against physically barring entrance to or exit from a facility or location which is the subject of such non-violent civil rights demonstrations within its jurisdiction.
17. The City shall provide a drug-free workplace by:
a. Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the City’s workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violation of such prohibition.
b. Establishing an ongoing drug- free awareness program to inform employees about:
i. The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;
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75 ii. The City’s policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace;
iii. Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs; and
iv. The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace.
c. Making it a requirement that each employee who will be engaged in the performance of the grant be given a copy of the statement required by paragraph “a” of this Section 17.
d. Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph “a” of this Section 17 that, as a condition of employment funded by the CDBG, and where applicable, HOME and ESG grant, the employee will:
i. Abide by the terms of the statement; and
ii. Notify the City in writing of his or her conviction of a violation of a criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace no later than five (5) calendar days after such conviction.
e. Notifying the County in writing, within ten (10) calendar days after receiving notice under subparagraph d(ii) of this Section 17 from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of any such conviction; and the City must provide written notice, including position or title, of any City employees convicted of any criminal drug statute to every County officer or other designee who processed a CDBG, HOME, or ESG grant which funded any activity on which the convicted employee was working, unless HUD has designated an identification number(s) of each affected grant. f. Taking one (1) of the following actions, within 30 calendar days of receiving notice under subparagraph d(ii) of this Section 17, with respect to any employee who is so convicted:
i. Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and including termination, consistent with the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; or
ii. Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purpose by a federal, state, local health, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency.
g. Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug- free workplace through the implementation of paragraphs a, b, c, d, e, and f, of this Section
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76 18. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be effective only upon delivery, and therefore shall be deemed an original, and all of which shall constitute one and the same document, for the same effect as if all parties hereto had signed the same signature page.
The facsimile, email, or other electronically delivered signature of the Parties shall be deemed to constitute original signatures, and facsimile or electronic copies hereof shall be deemed to constitute duplicate originals.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles has caused this Agreement to be subscribed by the Executive Director of the LACDA, and the City has subscribed the same through its duly authorized officers, on t he day, month, and year first above written.
County Counsel Certification
The office of the County Counsel hereby certifies that the terms and provisions of this Agreement are fully authorized under state and local laws, and that the Agreement provides full legal authority for the County to undertake or assist in undertaking essential community development and housing assistance activities, specifically urban renewal and public assisted housing.
By: ___________________________________ ___________________________ Principal Deputy County Counsel Date
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF LAVERNE
By: ________________________________ By: ________________________________ EMILIO SALAS, Execu�ve Director CITY MANAGER
Los Angeles County Development Authority
ATTEST:
City Clerk
By: ________________________________
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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77 DAWYN R. HARRISON
County Counsel
By: ________________________________
BEHNAZ TASHAKORIAN
Principal Deputy County Counsel
CITY OF LA VERNE
By: ________________________________
CITY MANAGER
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By: ________________________________
CITY ATTORNEY
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Agenda Report
DAT
E: June 5, 2023
TO
: Honorable Mayor and City Council
F
ROM: Christy Lopez, Finance Director
S
UBJECT: RESOLUTION FOR 2023-24 APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT
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SUMMARY
Every year , the City must adopt the annual appropriations limit for expenditures paid by tax proceeds, consistent with the requirements of California law. Appropriations financed by service fees, grants and other non-tax revenues are exempt. The City's proposed 2023-24 budget reflects appropriations well under the limit set by law.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that City Council adopt Resolution No. 23-30, titled, “A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES,
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AD OPTING AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMITATION FOR THE 2023-24 FISCAL YEAR”
DISCUSSION
The City of La Verne' s Appropriations Limit, pursuant to Article XIIIB of the California Constitution (Proposition 4, Gann Initiative), for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, has been determined to be $ 215 ,272,553. The limit has been calculated in accordance with the amendments under Proposition 111. The amendments specify that the appropriations limit may increase annually by a factor comprised of the change in the City or County population combined with either the change in California per capita personal income or the change in the local assessment roll due to local nonresidential construction.
The
2023-24 appropriations limit has been calculated by adjusting the 2022-23 a ppropriations limit by a cumulative growth factor, which is comprised of the City of La Verne population change (-0.89%) and the State per capita personal income change ( 4.44%). Please see the calculation below. The Cit y reserves the right to amend its annual limit upon release of revised data from State or County Agencies.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
Not applicable
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
Not applicable
LEGAL REVIEW
This report and the attachments were reviewed by the City Attorney
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution 23-30 Appropriations Limit
2. Appropriations Limit Calculation
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80 RESOLUTION NO. 23-30
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMITATION FOR THE 2023- 24 FISCAL YEAR
WHEREAS, Article XIII- B of the Constitution of the State of California provides that total annual appropriations subject to limitation of the City shall not exceed the appropriations limit of the City for the prior year adjusted for changes in the cost of living, except as otherwise provided in said Article; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to set an appropriations limitation for the 2023- 24 fiscal year on those appropriations subject to limitation under Article XI I I- B; and
WHEREAS, the Assistant City Clerk has posted a notice of the intention of the City Council to adopt such a limitation on June 5th, 2023.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Verne as follows:
SECTION 1. That the annual appropriations limitation for the City for the 2023-24 fiscal year for appropriations subject to limitation under Article XIII- B shall be $ 215,272,553.
This limitation shall apply only to appropriations subject to limitation under Article: XIII- B.
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 5th day of June, 2023.
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Mayor Tim Hepburn
ATTEST:
__________________________________
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- 30 was duly passed and adopted by the said City Council at a regular meeting of the said Council held on the 5
th day of June of 2023, and passed and adopted by
the following vote:
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81 AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Lupe Gaeta Estrella, Assistant City Clerk
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82 CITY OF LA VERNE
2023-24 Appropriations Limit
2022-23 Limit 207,971,738$
Cumulative Growth Factor X 1.0351
2023-24 Limit 215,272,553$
Per Capita Personal Income 4.44% = 1.0444
County of Los Angeles Population Change -0.89% = 0.9911 Cumulative Growth Factor (a) x (b) 1.0351
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Agenda Report
DATE: June 5, 2023
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM:
Ken Domer, City Manager
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION CANCELLING THE JULY 3, 2023, CITY COUNCIL
MEETING
SUMMARY
Traditionally, the first City Council meeting in July is cancelled due to the 4th of July holiday and reduced Council items requiring action at the start of the new Fiscal Year. This item approves a Resolution cancelling the meeting.
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council approve Resolution 23-31, cancelling the July 3, 2023 City Council Meeting.
DISCUSSION
Following past practices, the first City Council meeting in July has typically been cancelled. For this year, the July 4
th holiday is on Tuesday and many City staff will be
preparing and participating in the traditional 4 th of July celebratory events. Accordingly, due to the holiday and beginning of the Fiscal Year with minimal items for consideration, it is requested that the City Council officially cancel the July 3, 2023 City Council meeting.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
Not applicable.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
Not applicable.
LEGAL REVIEW
This item has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney’s Office.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 23-31
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84 RESOLUTION NO 23-31
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, CANCELLING THE JULY 3, 2023 CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
BE IT RESOLVED by the La Verne City Council as follows:
Section 1. City Council meetings are set forth by La Verne Municipal Code Section 2.08.10 as being held on the first and third Monday of each month at six-thirty p.m. and as such, require an action by City Council to officially cancel the July 3, 2023, City Council meeting.
Section 2. Due to the National Independence Day holiday on July 4, 2023, the July 3, 2023 City Council meeting shall be canceled.
Section 3. That the Mayor shall sign and the Assistant City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and thereupon the same shall take effect and be in force.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of June 2023.
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Mayor Tim Hepburn
ATTEST:
________________________________
Lupe Estrella, Assistant City Clerk
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 23-31 was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of La Verne at a meeting thereof held on the 5th day of June, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
_____________________________
Lupe Estrella, Assistant City Clerk
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Agenda Report
DATE: June 5, 2023
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM:
Eric Scherer, Director of Community Development
SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE, NO. 1116 PERTAINING TO UPDATES AND MODIFICATIONS TO THE CITY’S EXISTING ACCESSORY
DWELLING UNITS (ADUs) PROVISIONS
SUMMARY
The City Council approved the First Reading of Ordinance No. 1116, with amendments, pertaining to updates and modifications to the City’s Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations on May 15, 2023. If approved, this action will adopt the Ordinance which will be effective thirty (30) days after adoption.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 1116 titled, “ AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF L A VERNE, CALIFORNIA
AMENDINNG THE ZONING PROVISIONS OF THE LA VERNE MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW.”
DISCUSSION
In December of 2019, the City Council adopted an urgency ordinance, Ordinance No. 1089, to comply with new laws regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). In 2022, the State passed amendments to laws which further modified the existing State ADU regulations and Staff is presenting a Draft Ordinance which will update the existing ADU provisions of the La Verne Municipal Code Chapter 18.120 so that it is in compliance with the State’s ADU provisions.
On April 26, 2023, the Planning Commission reviewed draft Ordinance No. 1116 at a duly noticed hearing, and adopted Resolution No. 1303, which recommended that the City Council approve the draft ordinance.
On May 15, 2023, staff presented the first reading of the draft Ordinance No. 1116, in which the City Council directed staff to make an amendment to the draft Ordinance. In addition to the amendment, staff noted, on the record, that an amendment is to be made due to a typo for a section that related to the height standards for ADUs. The motion to approve the amendments and conduct the second reading of the draft ordinance was City Council Agenda Packet, Monday June 5, 2023
86 approved with a 4- 1 vote (Kashifalghita dissent). The amendments are summarized as follows:
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 shal l 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.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
On May 15, 2023, the City Council determined t hat proposed Ordinance No. 1116 is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21080.17, which provides CEQA does not apply to the adoption of an ordinance to implement ADU law.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
The fees for processing development applications for proposed ADU projects will be the same as currently required for similar residential or land division projects as indicated by the 2023 Comprehensive Fee Schedule. The recommended action has no financial impact.
LEGAL REVIEW
The attached Draft Ordinance No. 1116 w as prepared under the supervision of and reviewed by the City Attorney’s Office for compliance with state law.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Amended Draft Ordinance No. 1116
Report Prepared By: Coordinated With:
Gabriel Rivera, Assistant Planner Lisa Kranitz, Deputy City Attorney
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87 ORDINANCE NO. 1116
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, 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
WHEREAS, the California State legislature adopted more than eighteen housing bills in 2019 to deal with the housing problem; and
WHEREAS, In December of 2019, the City adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 1089 which combats this problem through adopting regulations which allowed for the construction of accessory dwelling units (also known as second units, in-law units, and granny flats) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs); and
WHEREAS, since the City adopted Ordinance No. 1089, the State legislature has continued to amend the provisions of state law in order to encourage the construction of accessory dwelling units and junior dwelling units. The most recent took effect on January 1, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the City is required to be in compliance with the new provisions or the state law relating to these units prevail and the City loses local control; and WHEREAS, the public hearing before the Planning Commission was opened and continued to April 26, 2023; and
WHEREAS, on April 26, 2023 the Planning Commission of the City of La Verne held a duly noticed public hearing at which time it considered all evidence presented, both written and oral; and
WHEREAS, at the close of the public hearing the Planning Commiss ion adopted a resolution recommending that the City Council adopt this Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the City desires to amend its regulations to comply with the current state law; and
WHEREAS, on May 15, 2023, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing at which time it considered all evidence presented, both written and oral;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 18.120 of the La Verne Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
CHAPTER 18.120 ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY
DWELLING UNITS
18.120.010 Purpose.
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88 A. The purpose of this Chapter is to provide for accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units in accordance with the provisions of state law in order to assist with the housing crisis.
18.120.020 Definitions.
For purposes of this Chapter, the following definitions shall apply. “Accessory dwelling unit” shall mean an attached or detached residential dwelling unit that provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons and is located on a lot with a proposed or existing primary residence which includes permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation facilities on the same parcel of land as the single -family or multifamily dwelling is or will be situated . An accessory dwelling unit also includes the following: an efficiency unit; and a manufactured home, as defined in 18007 of the Health & Safety Code.
“Detached” shall mean where there is a physical separation between the accessory dwelling unit and the primary unit or an accessory structure. “Junior accessory dwelling unit” shall mean a unit that is no more than 500 square feet in size and contained entirely within a single- family residence or an attached structure, including a garage.
“Junior or/Accessory dwelling units” shall mean that the section refers to both a junior and accessory dwelling unit.
“Primary unit” shall mean an existing single-family dwelling, or the larger of two proposed units.
18.120.030 Applications.
A. Applications for Junior or/A ccessory dwelling units shall be minist erially processed within 60 days of receipt of a complete application and approved if they meet the requirements of this Chapter.
1. Notwithstanding subsection A above, if the application is submitted in conjunction with an application for a new single- or multi-family dwelling, the application for the Junior or/Accessory dwelling unit shall not be acted upon until the application for the new dwelling is acted upon.
2. The City shall grant a delay if requested by the applicant.
3. If the construction of an accessory dwelling unit requires demolition of a detached garage, the demolition application shall be reviewed and issued at the same time as the accessory dwelling unit.
4. I f the application is denied, the City shall detail in writing all items that are defective or deficient and how the applicant can remedy the application.
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89 B. All applications for Junior or/Accessory dwelling units shall be accompanied by an application fee which amount shall be set by resolution of the City Council.
C. A permit application may not be denied due to the need to correct a nonconforming zoning condition, building code violation, or unpermitted structures that do not present a threat to the public health and safety and are not affected by the construction of the accessory dwelling unit.
18.120.040 Allowed Zones.
A. An application for an accessory dwelling unit shall be approved by the community development director or the director’s designee upon the director’s or designee’s determination that the application meets all the requirements set out in Section
18.120.050 in the zoning districts listed below and in specific plan areas where residential or mixed-use development in allowed.
1. A- 1 limited agricultural;
2. PR-1/5 planned residential, 1 detached dwelling unit/5 acres;
3. PR-1D planned residential, 1 detached dwelling unit/acre;
4. PR-2D planned residential, 2 detached dwelling units/acre;
5. PR-3D planned residential, 3 detached dwelling units/acre;
6. PR-4.5D planned residential, 4.5 detached dwelling units/acre;
7. PR-5D planned residential, 5 detached dwelling units/acre;
8. PR-6A planned residential, 6 attached dwelling units/acre;
9. PR-7A planned residential, 7 attached dwelling units/acre;
10. PR-7.5A planned residential, 7.5 attached dwelling units/acre;
11. PR-8A planned residential, 8 attached dwelling units/acre;
12. PR-10A planned residential, 10 attached dwelling units/acre;
13. PR-15A planned residential, 15 attached dwelling units/acre.
14. C-P- D commercial-professional mixed development, where residential has been allowed by Section 18.120.060.
B. An accessory dwelling unit may only be constructed on a lot which contains an existing or proposed single- or multi-family dwelling.
C. Accessory dwelling units shall not count in determining density or lot coverage and are considered a residential use consistent with the existing general plan and zoning designation for the lot.
18.120.050 Development Standards/Requirements – Accessory Dwelling Units.
A. Location/Number.
1. Junior or/Accessory dwelling units shall be located only on lots with an existing or proposed single- or multi-family dwelling.
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90 2. Attached and detached accessory dwelling units shall be located behind the rear building line of the primary residence in a single -family zone . However, this requirement shall not apply if the accessory dwelling unit is being converted from a legally existing accessory structure, including a garage, or constructed in the exact same location and to the exact same dimensions as a legal, previously existing accessory structure.
3. Only one accessory dwelling unit shall be allowed on a residentially zoned lot, unless otherwise permitted in accordance with Section 18.120.060 below.
B. Type of building. An attached or detached accessory dwelling unit shall be a permanent structure on a permanent foundation with permanent provisions for living, sleeping, food preparation, sanitation, and bathing. A manufactured home as defined in California Health and Safety Code section 18007 shall qualify.
C. Height. The height of an attached or detached accessory dwelling unit shall not be any higher than the primary unit and no higher than the height limit of the zoning district or specific plan in which it is located.
1. In no event shall the allowed height be more than 16 feet.
2. A detached accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed a maximum height of 18 feet if the accessory dwelling unit is on a lot with an existing or proposed single- or multi-family dwelling unit that is within a half mile walking distance of a major transit stop or a high- quality transit corridor as those terms are defined in Public Resources Code section 21155. An additional two feet in height shall be allowed to accommodate a roof pitch on the accessory dwelling unit that is aligned with the roof pitch of the primary dwelling unit.
3. A detached accessory dwelling unit on a lot with an existing or proposed multifamily, multistory dwelling shall not exceed 18 feet.
4. An attached accessory dwelling unit shall have a maximum height of 25 feet, or the height allowed for the primary dwelling, whichever is lower. Accessory dwelling units shall not exceed two stories.
D. Size.
1. The maximum size of an attached or detached accessory dwelling unit is 850 square feet if it has zero or one bedrooms, and 1,000 square feet if it has two or more bedrooms.
2. The minimum square footage for an attached or detached accessory dwelling unit shall not be less than the size allowed for an efficiency unit as defined in Health and Safety Code section 17958.1.
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4. Junior accessory dwelling units shall comply with Government Code 65852.22.
E. Setbacks.
1. Attached and detached accessory dwelling units shall be located behind the rear building line of the primary residence.
2. An accessory dwelling unit, including a unit added above a permitted garage, shall have rear and side yard setbacks of at least four feet.
3. The setback requirements in subsections (E )(1) and (E)(2) above shall not apply if the accessory dwelling unit is being converted from an approved accessory structure, including a garage, or being constructed in the same location and to the same dimensions as an approved existing accessory structure, including a garage.
4. Accessory dwelling units shall be required to comply with the requirements of the California Building Standards Code as set forth in Title 8.04 of this Code relating to the distance between buildings.
5. Detached accessory dwelling units shall be a minimum of ten feet from other buildings on the same property.
6. No portion of an accessory dwelling unit may encroach into any public or private easement such as a utility easement unless the easement holder has provided written permission to construct the accessory dwelling unit in the manner proposed. To establish a rebuttable presumption of compliance with this requirement, the applicant may provide a written declaration under penalty of perjury affirming compliance with this requirement. The declaration shall be in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
F. Lot Coverage. The lot coverage standards of the underlying zoning district or specific plan area where the unit is located shall control.
G. Outdoor Living. For accessory dwelling units in single family zones, there must be outdoor living spaces that meet the following requirements:
1. Each unit shall have a separate usable outdoor living area of 400 square feet, with 15 feet minimum in any direction.
2. Outdoor living areas shall be landscaped.
3. Outdoor living areas do not include parking areas, driveways, or front and rear yard setback areas of the primary residence.
H. Exceptions. The provisions of subsection E.5, F, and G above shall not apply if they would prohibit the construction of an accessory dwelling unit that is 800 square feet.
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1. Parking shall be required at the rate of one space for each accessory dwelling unit. No parking spaces shall be required for an accessory dwelling unit created within an existing living space.
2. Parking spaces may be provided through tandem parking on an existing driveway provided that such parking does not encroach into the public sidewalk.
3. Parking spaces for accessory dwelling units may be provided in paved portions of setback areas provided that the amount of paving does not exceed the total amount of paving and hardscaped areas that are otherwise allowed by this Title.
4. When a garage, carport, or covered parking structure is demolished or converted in conjunction with the construction of an accessory dwelling unit, such parking spaces need not be replaced.
5. Tandem parking and parking in setback areas shall not be allowed if the community development director makes specific findings that such parking is not feasible based upon specific site or regional topographical, or fire and life safety conditions.
6. Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, no parking shall be required for the accessory dwelling unit if any of the following conditions apply:
a. The accessory dwelling unit is located within one- half mile walking distance of a public transit stop;
b. The accessory dwelling unit is located within an architecturally and historically significant historic district;
c. The accessory dwelling unit is part of the existing primary residence or an existing accessory structure;
d. When on-street parking permits are required, but not offered to the occupant of the accessory dwelling unit;
e. When there is a car share vehicle located within one block of the accessory dwelling unit; or
f. When a permit application for an accessory dwelling unit is submitted with a permit application to create a new single- or multi-family dwelling on the same lot provided that the accessory dwelling unit or the parcel satisfies any other criteria listed in this subsection 6.
g. If a parking space is not required, then the owner shall be required to disclose that fact in any rental agreement.
J. Design.
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93 1. The accessory dwelling unit shall be of the exact same architectural style, including roof design, windows, doors, wall treatment materials, and color as the primary unit.
2. The accessory dwelling unit shall have a separate entrance from the primary dwelling unit.
3. The accessory dwelling unit shall not alter the appearance of the primary single-family dwelling unit.
K. Fire sprinklers – shall be required in any accessory dwelling unit if they were required in the primary unit. The construction of an accessory dwelling unit shall not trigger a requirement for fire sprinklers to be installed in the existing primary dwelling.
L. Utilities – connections, fees and capacity charges.
1. Attached/Interior accessory dwelling units.
a. The unit shall be connected to utilities, but a separate utility connection shall not be required unless the accessory dwelling unit is being constructed in connection with a proposed residential dwelling.
b. No connection fee or capacity charge shall be required unless the accessory dwelling unit is being constructed in connection with a proposed residential dwelling. The connection fee or capacity charge shall be proportionate to the burden of the proposed accessory dwelling unit based on the size or number of plumbing fixtures.
2. Detached accessory dwelling units
a. The unit shall be connected to utilities, but a direct connection between the utility at the unit shall not be required unless the accessory dwelling unit is being constructed in connection with a proposed residential dwelling.
3. Photovoltaic System
a. All new low- rise residential buildings (single- family or multi- family buildings with three (3) habitable stories or less, including detached Accessory Dwelling Units) shall have a photovoltaic (PV) system meeting the minimum qualification requirements specified by the California Energy Commission’s Building Energy Efficiency Standards. Attached ADUs are exempt from this requirement. b. The connection fee or capacity charge shall be proportionate to the burden of the proposed accessory dwelling unit based on the size or number of plumbing fixtures.
M. Fees.
1. No impact fee shall be imposed on any accessory dwelling unit less than 750 square feet in size.
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3. All applicable public service and recreation impact fees shall be paid prior to occupancy in accordance with Government Code sections 66000 et seq. and 66012 et seq.
18.120.060 Mandatory Approvals.
A. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter , the City shall ministerially approve an application for any of the following accessory dwelling units within a residential or mixed-use zone:
1. One accessory dwelling unit and one junior accessory dwelling unit per lot within the existing or proposed space of a single-family dwelling or accessory structure. a. An expansion of up to 150 square feet shall be allowed in an accessory structure solely for the purposes of accommodating ingress and egress. b. The Junior/or Accessory dwelling unit shall have exterior access separate from the existing or proposed single-family dwelling. c. The side and rear setbacks shall be sufficient for fire and safety. d. If the unit is a junior accessory dwelling unit, it shall comply with the requirements of Sections 18.120.070 and 18.120.080 below.
2. One detached accessory dwelling unit that does not exceed four-foot side and rear yard setbacks on a lot with an existing or proposed single-family dwelling, provided that the unit shall not be more than 800 square feet and shall not exceed the height specified in subsection 18.120.050.C above.
a. A junior accessory dwelling unit may be developed with this type of detached accessory dwelling unit and shall comply with all requirements of Sections
18.120.070 and 18.120.080 below.
3. On a lot with a multifamily dwelling structure, up to 25 percent of the total multifamily dwelling units, but no less than one unit, shall be allowed within the portions of the existing structure that are not used as livable space, including, but not limited to, storage rooms, boiler rooms, passageways, attics, basements, or garages, provided that each unit complies with state building standards for dwellings.
4. On a lot with a n existing or proposed multifamily dwelling structure, up to two detached units, pr ovided that they meet the height requirements of subsection C above and have at least four-foot side and rear yard setbacks.
18.120.070 Junior Accessory Dwelling Units.
A. One junior accessory dwelling unit shall be allowed in the single -family residential zone within an existing or proposed single-family dwelling. A junior accessory City Council Agenda Packet, Monday June 5, 2023
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B. The junior accessory dwelling unit shall contain at least an efficiency kitchen which includes cooking appliances and a food preparation counter and storage cabinets that are of reasonable size in relation to the junior accessory dwelling unit.
C. The junior accessory dwelling unit shall have a separate entrance from the primary residence.
D. The junior accessory dwelling unit may, but is not required to, include separate sanitation facilities. If separate sanitation facilities are not provided, the junior accessory dwelling unit shall share sanitation facilities with the single- family residence and must have an interior entry to the main living area of the single-family residence.
E. No additional parking shall be required for a junior accessory dwelling unit.
F. A junior accessory dwelling unit shall be required to comply with applicable building standards.
G. The owner of property on which a junior accessory dwelling unit is constructed shall abide by the following and record a deed restriction which shall run with the land and shall provide for the following:
1. A prohibition on the sale of the junior accessory dwelling unit separate from the sale of the single-family residence;
2. A prohibition from enlarging the junior accessory dwelling unit from being enlarged beyond 500 square feet;
3. A prohibition from renting the property for less than 3 1 consecutive, calendar days;
4. A restriction that the owner shall reside in either the primary residence or the junior accessory dwelling unit. Notwithstanding the foregoing:
a. The owner may rent both the primary residence and junior accessory dwelling unit to one party with a restriction in the lease that that such party may not further sublease any unit or portion thereof; and
b. This restriction shall not apply if the owner of the single- family residence is a governmental agency, land trust, or housing organization; and
5. A statement that the deed restrictions may be enforced against future purchasers.
A copy of the deed restriction shall be filed with the Community Development Department after recordation.
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J. The City shall impose application, permit and inspection fees on junior accessory dwelling units.
18.120.080 Regulations.
A. Sales.
1. Accessory dwelling units shall not be sold separately from the primary unit unless the sale is to a qualified nonprofit corporation in accordance with the provisions of Government Code section 65852.26.
2. Junior Accessory dwelling units shall not be sold separately from the primary unit.
B. Rental. All Junior or/Accessory dwelling units shall be rented for a minimum of 30 days.
C. Owner/Occupancy.
1. The City shall not enforce any owner/occupancy requirement previously imposed on an accessory dwelling unit until January 1, 2025.
2. No unit permitted between January 1, 2020, and January 1, 2025 shall be subject to an owner-occupancy requirement.
3. All junior accessory dwelling units shall have an owner/occupancy requirement.
D. This Chapter shall in no way validate any existing illegal accessory dwelling unit nor shall it change a legal nonconforming unit to a conforming unit.
E. Unpermitted Accessory Dwelling Units.
1. An application for an accessory dwelling unit to convert an illegal and/or nonconforming accessory dwelling unit to a legal conforming accessory dwelling unit shall be subject to the same standards and requirements as for a newly proposed unit.
2. Notwithstanding subsection E.1 above, the City shall not deny a permit for an unpermitted accessory dwelling unit constructed before January 1, 2 018 on the grounds that it is violation of the California Building Standards (Health & Safety Code section 17960 et seq.) or that it does not comply with this Chapter unless the City makes a finding that correcting the violation is necessary to protect the health and safety of the public or occupants of the structure.
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G. Revocation. The community development director shall have the authority to revoke an accessory dwelling unit permit if one or more of the requirements of this chapter are no longer met.
H. Enforcement. Until January 1, 2030, the City shall issue a statement with a notice to correct a violation of any building standard relating to an accessory dwelling unit that provides substantially as follows:
You have been issued an order to correct viol ations or abate nuisances relating to your accessory dwelling unit. If you believe that this correction or abatement is not necessary to protect public health and safety , you may file an application with the Community Development Department. If the City determines that enforcement is not required to protect the health and safety, enforcement shall be delayed for a period of five years from the date of the original notice.
I. Accessory Dwelling units, and Junior Accessory shall be required to obtain a separate address for the unit from the Department of Building and Safety.
SECTION 2. CEQA. This Ordinance is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21080.17 which provides CEQA does not apply to the adoption of an ordinance to implement ADU law.
SECTION 3. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately pursuant to Government Code section 36937.
SECTION 4. Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance, or any part thereof is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this ordinance or any part thereof. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase be declared unconstitutional.
SECTION 5. Certification. The City Clerk shall certify the passage of this ordinance and shall cause the same to be entered in the book of original ordinances of said City; shall make a minute passage and adoption thereof in the records of the meeting at which time the same is passed and adopted; and shall, within fifteen (15) days after the passage and adoption thereof, cause the same to be processed as required by law.
SECTION 6. Transmission to HCD. The City Clerk shall send a copy of this Ordinance to the Department of Housing and Community Development as required by State law.
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98 APPROVED AND ADOPTED this fifth day of June, 2023, by the City Council at La Verne, California.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Mayor of the City of La Verne
ATTEST:
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Assistant City Clerk
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Agenda Report
DATE: June 5, 2023
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Eric Scherer, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1117 MODIFYING TITLE 16 & TITLE 18 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING S ENATE BILL 9
DEVELOPMENT
SUMMARY
The proposed Ordinance establishes the objective development standards for Senate Bill 9 (SB 9) two-unit and urban lot split developments in the City of La Verne in accordance with State law and based on feedback and direction received from the City Council at the First Reading approved on May 15, 2023.
RECOMMENDATION
That the C ity Council adopt O rdinance No. 1117, “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 DEVELOPMENT.”
DISCUSSION
At a duly noticed meeting on May 15, 2023, during the first reading of the Ordinance, Council requested 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 unit(s) when no parking could be required per SB 9 statute. The amendment was made before the Council introduced by title only and waived further reading of the Ordinance.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
The fees for processing development applications for proposed SB 9 projects will be the same as currently required for similar residential or land division projects. The recommended action has no financial impact.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
The City Council, on May 15, 2023, determined that this Ordinance is exempt from CEQA pursuant to the specific provisions of Senate Bill 9 which provides that an ordinance adopted pursuant to that statute is not subject to CEQA.
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LEGAL REVIEW
This report and the attached draft Ordinance No. 1117 were reviewed by the City Attorney.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Draft Ordinance No. 1117
Report Prepared by:
Coordinated With:
Parker Stringfellow, Assistant Planner Lisa Kranitz, Deputy City Attorney
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ORDINANCE NO. 1117
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 DEVELOPMENT
WHEREAS, on September 16, 2021, the Governor approved Senate Bill 9 (SB 9, Chapter 162) relating to the creation of two residential units per lot which requires local agencies to ministerially approve housing development containing no more than two residential units per lot and ministerially approve an urban lot split; and
WHEREAS, SB 9 took effect on January 1, 2022; and
WHEREAS, SB 9 allows local agencies to impose objective zoning, subdivision, and design standards; and
WHEREAS, SB 9 study sessions were held with the City Council and Planning Commission on March 7, 2022 and April 13, 2022, respectively; and
WHEREAS, a notice of public hearing was published in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin on March 31, 2023 for a public hearing to be held on April 12, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the public hearing before the Planning Commission was opened and continued to April 26, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on the proposed changes to the La Verne Municipal Code at which time it considered all ev idence presented, both written and oral; and
WHEREAS, at the close of the public hearing the Planning Commission adopted a resolution recommending that the City Council adopt this Ordinance; and WHEREAS, on May 15, 2023, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing at which time it considered all evidence presented, both written and oral, and made minor amendments prior to unanimous approval of the First Reading.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Section 16.12.060 is hereby added to the La Verne Municipal Code to read as follows:
Section 16.12.060 Parcel Maps for Urban Lot Splits.
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A. Definitions. For purposes of this Section, the following definitions shall apply:
1. “Urban lot split” means a lot split of a single -family residential lot into two parcels that meets the requirements of this section.
2. “Unit” means any dwelling unit, including but not limited to, a unit created pursuant to section 18.122.020, an accessory dwelling unit or a junior accessory dwelling unit.
B. The city shall ministerially approve a parcel map for a lot split that meets the following requirements:
1. The parcel is located within a single-family residential zone.
2. The parcel map divides an existing parcel to create no more than two new parcels of approximately equal lot area, provided that one parcel shall not be smaller than 40 percent of the lot area of the original parcel.
3. Both newly created parcels are no smaller than 1,200 square feet.
4. The parcel is not located in any of the following areas and does not fall within any of the following categories:
a. A historic district or property included on the State Historic Resources Inventory, as defined in Section 5020.1 of the Public Resources Code, or within a site that is designated or listed as a city landmark or historic property or district pursuant to a city ordinance.
b. A hazardous waste site that is listed pursuant to Section 65962.5 or a hazardous waste site designated by the Department of Toxic Substances Control pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 25356, unless the State Department of Public Health, State Water Resources Control Board, or Department of Toxic Substances Control has cleared the site for residential use or residential mixed uses.
c. A delineated earthquake fault zone as determined by the State Geologist in any official maps published by the State Geologist, unless the development complies with applicable seismic protection building code standards adopted by the California Building Standards Commission under the California Building Standards Law and by the city’s building department.
d. A special flood hazard area subject to inundation by the 1 percent annual chance flood (100-year flood) as determined by the Federal Emergency City Council Agenda Packet, Monday June 5, 2023
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Management Agency (FEMA) in any official maps published by FEMA. If an applicant is able to satisfy all applicable federal qualifying criteria in order to provide that the site satisfies this subparagraph and is otherwise eligible for streamlined approval under this section, the city shall not deny the application on the basis that the applicant did not comply with any additional permit requirement, standard, or action adopted by the city that is applicable to that site. A development may be located on a site described in this subparagraph if either of the following are met:
i. The site has been subject to a Letter of Map Revision prepared by FEMA and issued to the city; or
ii. The site meets FEMA requirements necessary to meet minimum flood plain management criteria of the National Flood Insurance Program as further spelled out in Government Code section 65913.4(a)(6)(G)(ii);
e. A regulatory floodway as determined by FEMA in any of its official maps, published by FEMA unless the development has received a no -rise certification in accordance with Section 60.3(d)(3) of Title 44 of the Code of Federal Regulations. If an applicant is able to satisfy all applicable federal qualifying criteria in order to provide that the site satisfies this subparagraph and is otherwise eligible for streamlined approval under this section, the city shall not deny the application on the basis that the applicant did not comply with any additional permit requirement, standard, or action adopted by the city that is applicable to that site.
f. Habitat for protected species identified as candidate, sensitive, or species of special status by state or federal agencies, fully protected species, or species protected by the federal Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. Sec. 1531 et seq.), the California Endangered Species Act (Chapter 1.5 (commencing with Section 2050) of Division 3 of the Fish and Game Code), or the Native Plant Protection Act (Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 1900) of Division 2 of the Fish and Game Code).
5. The proposed lot split would not require demolition or alteration of any of the following types of housing:
a. Housing that is subject to a recorded covenant, ordinance or law that restricts rents to levels affordable to persons and families of moderate, low, or very low income;
b. Housing on a parcel or parcels on which an owner of residential real property exercised rights under Government Code section 7060 et City Council Agenda Packet, Monday June 5, 2023
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seq. to withdraw accommodations from rent or lease within 15 years before the date of the application; or
c. Housing that has been occupied by a tenant in the last three years.
6. The lot split does not result in more than two units on a parcel.
C. Standards and Requirements. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Municipal Code to the contrary, the following requirements shall apply:
1) The lot split conforms to all applicable objective requirements of the Subdivision Map Act, Title 16 (Subdivisions) and Title 18 (Zoning) of the Municipal Code, except as the same are modified by this section.
2) No setback shall be required for an existing structure, or a structure constructed in the same location and to the same dimensions as an existing structure.
3) Except for circumstances described in Section C.2 above, the setback for side and rear lot lines shall be four feet.
4) The applicant shall provide easements for the provision of public services and facilities as required.
5) Landlocked parcels created by an urban lot split shall have a frontage to the public right of way that is no less than 10 feet in width resulting in the creation of a flag lot, provided that requiring the frontage does not preclude two 800 square foot residential units from existing on each lot. Where a flag lot is not possible, an access easement over the other parcel on the same map shall be required. The easement shall be not less than 10 feet in width and must connect to the same curb cut and apron as the other parcel on the same map.
6) Residential units developed on a lot created pursuant to this section shall be subject to the provisions of Section 18.122.020.
7) The split of the lot will not result in less than one parking space per unit.
This does not apply in either of the following instances:
a. The parcel is located within one- half mile walking distance of either a high-quality transit corridor as defined in Public Resources Code section 21155 of a major transit stop as defined in Public Resources Code section 21064.3; or
b. There is a car share vehicle located within one block of the parcel.
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c. If a parking space is not required, then the owner shall be required to disclose that fact in any sales or rental agreement.
D. The city shall not require or deny an application based on any of the following:
1. The city shall not require dedications of rights-of-way or the construction of offsite improvements for the parcels being created as a condition of issuing a parcel map.
2. The city shall not impose any subdivision standards that would have the effect of physically precluding the construction of two units on either of the resulting parcels or that would result in a unit size of less than 800 square feet.
3. The city shall not require the correction of nonconforming zoning conditions as a condition for the lot split.
4. The city shall not deny an application solely because it proposes adjacent or connected structures provided that that all building code safety standards are met, and they are sufficient to allow a separate conveyance.
E. An applicant for an urban lot split shall be required to sign an affidavit in a form approved by the City Attorney to be recorded against the property stating the following:
1. That applicant intends to occupy one of the housing units as their principal residence for a minimum of three years from the date of approval. This requirement does not apply when the applicant is a “community land trust” or a “qualified nonprofit corporation” as the same are defined in the Revenue and Taxation Code.
2. That the uses shall be limited to residential uses.
3. That any rental of any unit created by the lot split shall be for a minimum of 31 days.
4. That the maximum number of units to be allowed on each parcel is two, including units otherwise allowed pursuant to density bonus provisions, accessory dwelling units, junior accessory dwelling units, or units allowed pursuant to Section 18.122.020.
F. The city may deny the lot split if the building official makes a written finding, based upon a preponderance of the evidence, that the proposed housing development project would have a specific, adverse impact, as defined and determined in Government Code section 65589.5(d)(2), upon the public health City Council Agenda Packet, Monday June 5, 2023
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and safety or the physical environment and for which there is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific, adverse impact.
G. This section shall not apply to:
1. Any parcel which has been established pursuant to a lot split in accordance with this section; or
2. Any parcel where the owner of the parcel being subdivided or any person acting in concert with the owner has previously subdivided an adjacent parcel in accordance with this section. For purposes of this section, “acting in concert” shall include, but not be limited to, where the owner of a property proposed for an urban lot split is the same, related to, or connected by partnership to the owner, buyer or seller (if transferred within the previous three years) of an adjacent lot.
SECTION 2. Chapter 18.122 is hereby added to the La Verne Municipal Code to read as follows:
18.122.010 Two-unit Housing Development
A. For purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply:
1. “Housing development” shall mean no more than two residential units within a single-family zone that meets the requirements of this section. The two units may consist of two new units or one new unit and one existing unit.
2. “Unit” shall mean any dwelling unit, including but not limited to a primary dwelling unit or any unit created pursuant to this section. “Unit” shall not include an accessory dwelling unit or a junior accessory dwelling unit which shall be allowed as provided for in Chapter 18.120 of this Code.
3. “Urban lot split” shall have the same meaning as set forth in Section
18.122.010.
B. The city shall ministerially approve a housing development containing no more than two residential units if it meets the following requirements:
1. The parcel is not located in any of the following areas and does not fall within any of the following categories:
a. A historic district or property included on the State Historic Resources Inventory, as defined in Section 5020.1 of the Public Resources Code, or within a site that is designated or listed as a city landmark or historic property or district pursuant to a city ordinance.
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b. A hazardous waste site that is listed pursuant to Section 65962.5 or a hazardous waste site designated by the Department of Toxic Substances Control pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 25356, unless the State Department of Public Health, State Water Resources Control Board, or Department of Toxic Substances Control has cleared the site for residential use or residential mixed uses.
c. A delineated earthquake fault zone as determined by the State Geologist in any official maps published by the State Geologist, unless the development complies with applicable seismic protection building code standards adopted by the California Building Standards Commission under the California Building Standards Law and by the city’s building department.
d. A special flood hazard area subject to inundation by the 1 percent annual chance flood (100-year flood) as determined by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in any official maps published by FEMA.
If an applicant is able to satisfy all applicable federal qualifying criteria in order to provide that the site satisfies this subparagraph and is otherwise eligible for streamlined approval under this section, the city shall not deny the application on the basis that the applicant did not comply with any additional permit requirement, standard, or action adopted by the city that is applicable to that site. A development may be located on a site described in this subparagraph if either of the following are met:
i. The site has been subject to a Letter of Map Revision prepared by FEMA and issued to the city; or
ii. The site meets FEMA requirements necessary to meet minimum flood plain management criteria of the National Flood Insurance Program as further spelled out in Government Code section 65913.4(a)(6)(G)(ii);
e. A regulatory floodway as determined by FEMA in any of its official maps, published by FEMA unless the development has received a no- rise certification in accordance with Section 60.3(d)(3) of Title 44 of the Code of Federal Regulations. If an applicant is able to satisfy all applicable federal qualifying criteria in order to provide that the site satisfies this subparagraph and is otherwise eligible for streamlined approval under this section, the city shall not deny the application on the basis that the applicant did not comply with any additional permit requirement, standard, or action adopted by the city that is applicable to that site.
f. Habitat for protected species identified as candidate, sensitive, or species of special status by state or federal agencies, fully protected species, or species protected by the federal Endangered Species Act of City Council Agenda Packet, Monday June 5, 2023
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1973 (16 U.S.C. Sec. 1531 et seq.), the California Endangered Species Act (Chapter 1.5 (commencing with Section 2050) of Division 3 of the Fish and Game Code), or the Native Plant Protection Act (Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 1900) of Division 2 of the Fish and Game Code).
2. The proposed housing development would not require demolition or alteration of any of the following types of housing:
a. Housing that is subject to a recorded covenant, ordinance or law that restricts rents to levels affordable to persons and families of moderate, low, or very low income;
b. Housing on a parcel or parcels on which an owner of residential real property exercised rights under Government Code section 7060 et seq. to withdraw accommodations from rent or lease within 15 years before the date of the application; or
c. Housing that has been occupied by a tenant in the last three years.
3. Unless demolition or alternation is prohibited pursuant to subsection B.2 above, a housing unit may be demolished if it has not been occupied by a tenant in the last three years.
C. Standards and Requirements.
1. The following objective standards for residential development currently applicable in La Verne will be prioritized in ascending order (with subsection g, regarding front yard setback being of the highest priority, and subsection a, regarding frontage, being the lowest priority) if, and only if those standards preclude two 800 square foot residential units from existing/being constructed as a part of an SB 9 project:
a. Minimum 10-foot lot frontage to street or alleyway for urban lot splits.
b. Residential driveway standards as set forth in Section 18.76.060.
c. Minimum 10-foot building separation.
d. Outdoor Living. For SB 9 units in single family zones, there must be outdoor living spaces that meet the following requirements:
1. Each unit shall have a separate useable outdoor living area of four hundred square feet, with fifteen feet minimum in any direction.
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2. Outdoor living areas and the immediate surroundings shall be landscaped.
3. Outdoor living areas do not include parking areas, driveways, or front and rear yard setback areas.
e. Maximum lot coverage allowed by the underlying zone.
f. Maximum building height allowed by the underlying zone.
g. Front yard setback required by the underlying zone.
2. Notwithstanding any other provisions of the Municipal Code to the contrary, the following requirements shall apply in addition to all other objective standards applicable to this zone:
a. Setbacks.
i. No setback shall be required for an existing structure, or a structure constructed in the same location and within the same dimensions as an existing structure.
ii. Except for those circumstances described in section C.2.a above, the setback for side and rear lot lines shall be four feet.
iii. The front setback shall be that required by the underlying zone, provided the setback does not preclude two 800 square foot residential units from existing on each lot.
iv. For landlocked parcels side yard setbacks shall apply to all property lines.
b. The applicant shall provide easements for the provision of public services and facilities as required.
c. One parking space per unit shall be required on the lot unless the parcel is located within one- half mile walking distance of either a high- quality transit corridor as defined by Public Resources Code section 21155(b) or a major transit stop as defined in Public Resources Code section 21064.3. The parking space need not be covered, but tandem parking between units shall not be allowed.
i. If a parking space is not required, then the owner shall be required to disclose that fact in any sales or rental agreement.
D. Limitations on city actions.
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1. The city shall not impose any zoning or design standards that would have the effect of physically pr ecluding the construction of two units on a lot or that would result in a unit size of less than 800 square feet.
2. The city shall not deny an application solely because it proposes adjacent or connected structures provided that that all building code safety standards are met, and they are sufficient to allow a separate conveyance.
E. An applicant for a second house on a lot shall be required to sign an affidavit in a form approved by the City Attorney to be recorded against the property stating the following:
1. That the uses shall be limited to residential uses.
2. That the rental of any unit created pursuant to this section shall be for a minimum of 31 days.
3. That the maximum number of units, as defined in Section 18.122.020.A, to be allowed on the parcels is two.
F. The city may deny the housing development on any grounds in addition to that set forth in Section 18.122.010B.4.g above, if the building official makes a written finding, based upon a preponderance of the evidence, that the proposed housing development project would have a specific, adverse impact, as defined and determined in Government Code section 65589.5(d)(2), upon the public health and safety or the physical environment and for which there is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific, adverse impact.
SECTION 3. CEQA. This O rdinance is exempt from CEQA pursuant to the specific provisions of Senate Bill 9 which provides that an ordinance adopted pursuant to that statute is not subject to CEQA.
SECTION 4. Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance, or any part thereof is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this ordinance or any part thereof. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase be declared unconstitutional.
SECTION 5. Certification. The City Clerk shall certify the passage of this ordinance and shall cause the same to be entered in the book of original ordinances of said City; shall make a minute passage and adoption thereof in the records of the meeting at which time the same is passed and adopted; and shall, within fifteen (15) days after the passage and adoption thereof, cause the same to be processed as required by law.
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APPROVED AND ADOPTED this fifth day of June, 2023, by the City Council at La Verne, California.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Mayor of the City of La Verne
ATTEST:
Assistant City Clerk
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La Verne Public Financing
Authority Agenda Report
DATE: June 5, 2023
TO: La Verne Public Financing Authority
FROM: JR Ranells, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. JPFA -66 GRANTING AN EASEMENT TO
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY FOR UTILITY PURPOSES
FOR 2909 ARROW HIGHWAY (VALLEY RANCHO MOBILE HOME
PARK)
SUMMARY
The attached resolution grants an easement to Southern California Gas Company for utility purposes at the Valley Rancho Mobile Home Park which is owned by the La Verne Public Financing Authority. This easement will allow the conversion of the current utility infrastructure for natural gas to be replaced, improved, and transferred.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the attached Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE LA VERNE PUBLIC
FINANCING AUTHORITY, GRANTING AN EASEMENT TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY FOR UTILITY PURPOSES FOR 2909 ARROW HIGHWAY (VALLEY RANCHO MOBILE HOME PARK).”
DISCUSSION
Utilizing funding from affordable housing under the Redevelopment Agency, t he City of La Verne underwent a process of purchasing Valley Rancho M obile Home Park (Valley Rancho) in April 2000 with the long-term goal of improving living conditions in the general area. Over subsequent years, Valley Rancho has undergone numerous improvements including substantial electrical upgrades. However, the current gas and electric infrastructure is primarily master metered, meaning it is owned by the park and metered by the park unlike traditional residential properties.
In 1997, Public Utilities Code §§ 2791-2799, established a statutory framework, Transfer of Facilities in Master -Metered Mobilehome Parks and Manufactured Housing Communities to Gas or Electric Corporation Ownership, for transferring such facilities to utilities that provide direct service where the park or community is located. However, because very few transfers have occurred since 1997, in 2014, the Commission initiated a pilot program to transfer master-meter/submeter service to direct utility service. In March of 2015, Valley Rancho applied for the transfer program and was notified in November 2021 that it was selected as eligible to participate in the 2023 program.
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park. Utilities, other than those providing gas and electric service, are encouraged to participate in the program to further improve efficiencies and potentially reduce overall program costs.
Southern California Gas Company is now ready to proceed with the necessary easement stage as part of the planning process. Edison will also need to be granted an easement for their portion of the project, but the necessary documents are not completed at this time.
FISCAL IMPACT
The recommended action has no financial impact.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
Not applicable.
LEGAL REVIEW
This report was reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution JPFA66
2. Grant of Easement – Valley Rancho
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RESOLUTION NO. JPFA-66
A RESOLUTION OF THE LA VERNE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY ,
GRANTING AN EASEMENT TO SOUTHERN CALIFORINA GAS COMPANY FOR UTILITY PURPOSES FOR 2909 ARROW HIGHWAY (VALLEY RANCHO MOBILE
HOME PARK)
WHEREAS, the La Verne Public Financing Authority acquired Valley Rancho Mobile Home Park in April, 2000; and
WHEREAS, the Public Utilities Code established framework for transferring gas and electric utility facilities from mobile home parks to utilities that provide direct service where the park is located.
BE IT RESOLVED by the La Verne Public Financing Authority as follows:
Section 1. The proposed Grant of Easement, attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference as though the same were set forth in full herein is hereby adopted.
Section 2. The La Verne Public Financing Authority hereby authorizes and directs the Secretary, or his/her designee, to execute and record the attached "Grant of Easement" with associated Exhibits to Southern California Gas Company.
Section 3. The Chairman shall sign and the Secretary shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and thereupon the same shall take effect and be in force.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 5
th of June, 2023.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
____________________________________
Tim Hepburn, Chairman
ATTEST:
________________________________
Lupe Estrella, Secretary
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City of La Verne, City Council
Agenda Report
DATE: June 5, 2023
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Eric Scherer, AICP, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: ANNUAL REPORT AND PUBLIC PROTEST HEARING FOR OLD TOWN
LA VERNE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, FIRST READING
OF ORDINANCE NO. 1118 REGARDING EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS,
AND DETERMINING ACTION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
SUMMARY
An annual public protes t hearing is required to comply with State Law, the Municipal Code, and By -Laws relative to the Old Town La Verne Business Improvement District (District). The Council will review the Annual Report, the proposed budget, re- establish the District, and modify the La Verne Municipal Code.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council:
1) A dopt Resolution No. 23-32, approving the District’s Annual Report , proposed 2023- 2024 Annual Budget , and the re-establishment of the District boundaries and assessment formula; and
2) Introduce by title only and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 1118, “ AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA AMENDING CHAPTER 2.54.150 OF THE
LA VERNE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATIVE TO THE OLD TOWN LA VERNE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD’S EXPENDITURE OF CITY FUNDS ,” and making a determination that the adoption of the ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
DISCUSSION
In April of 1986, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 720, establishing a Business Improvement District for downtown La Verne. In January of 1987, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 733, establishing an Advisory Board for the Downtown La Verne Business Improvement District. In June 2002 the City Council approved changes to the District’s bylaws, and subsequent ordinance amendments, to rename the District to the Old Town La Verne Business Improvement District, and to make other needed changes.
Since formation of the District, it has been the practice of the Advisory Board to submit an Annual Report that includes:
• An overview of prior year activities.
• A proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
• A re-establishment of District boundaries and assessment formula in compliance with the Parking and Improvement Area Law of 1989.
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Notable changes between last year and the coming year are:
• Completion of the improvements to Mainiero Square
• Discussions of hosting a summer concert series at Mainiero Square
The Annual Report is submitted for City Council consideration and approval. The City Council adopted a resolution at its meeting of May 15, 202 3 declaring its intention to approve the Annual Report and setting this public hearing on the matter.
Attached is the District’s Annual Report and Budget. The Old Town La Verne Business Improvement District’s Board recommends the adoption of the proposed budget.
For this protest hearing, it would be appropriate to receive any comments or concerns from Old Town businesses, the public, or the City Council. Staff and representatives are prepared to respond. Further, the Board continues to encourage participation and communication from District members, whether at their monthly meetings or at the member’s convenience.
With the Annual Report, staff is proposing minor modifications to the La Verne Municipal Code (LVMC) related to the Advisory Board’s expenditure of C ity funds. Since the Municipal Code was last modified related to the District’s activity in 2002, the Advisory Board, with the City Council’s support, created the annual Wine Walk and Beer Walk events, which provide a significant revenue source for the district as these two events are the only ones hosted by the District that are ticketed events. As such, there are significant expenditures that occur with putting on such events, which are detailed in the annual budget.
These events create enough reve nue to allow for the District to support capital improvement projects in Old Town that support these events such as the re- design of Mainiero Square and the future expansion of tree lights in Old Town. The District is able to operate a balanced budget while contributing towards an extremely healthy reserve.
However, existing language in the LVMC does not reflect the realities of how the Advisory Board addresses the costs and revenues associated with current events. As a result, staff is recommending that Section 2.54.150 of the LVMC be modified with the following:
1) No longer require that the annual budget be presented to the Council by May 1 of each year but simply be presented as part of the normal budget process. 2) No longer require the Board’s approval of expenditures over $100 but require their approval for any non-budgeted expenditures over $1,000. 3) No longer require City Council advance approval for budgeted expenditures of $5,000 or more and non-budgeted expenditures of $1,000 or more but require that all expenditures are required to follow the adopted purchasing policy of the City.
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FISCAL ANALYSIS
The draft District budget accounts for an estimated $116,150 in expenses from the Old Town Business Improvement District Fund with a one -time contribution towards the expansion of the tree lights of $20,000, and estimated revenues of $108,000 with $138,500 in reserves.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
The Annual Report of the District and the Ordinance No. 1118 , modifying Section
2.54.150 of the La Verne Municipal Code are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to section 15061(b)(3) under the general rule that CEQA does not apply to activity which can be seen with certainty to have no effect on the environment.
Filing an annual report and modifying the code relating to expenditure procedures will not create any environmental impacts.
LEGAL REVIEW
This report and the attached Resolution and Ordinance were approved by the City Attorney.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution No. 23-32
2. Annual Report of the Old Town La Verne Business Improvement District
3. Proposed Annual Budget of the Old Town La Verne Business Improvement District
4. Ordinance No. 1118
Coordinated With:
Kimberly Hall Barlow, City Attorney
Christy Lopez, Finance Director
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RESOLUTION 23-32
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, COUNTY OF
LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, OVERRULING PROTESTS AND
APPROVING THE ANNUAL REPORT OF THE OLD TOWN LA VERNE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR 20 23-2024 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 36500 ET SEQ. OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE
OF CALIFORNIA
WHEREAS, the City Council has formed a Business Improvement District, by adoption of Ordinance No. 720 on April 21, 1986, pursuant to the provisions of Section 36500 et seq. of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California and including subsequent amendments, to be known and designated as the OLD TOWN LA VERNE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (hereinafter referred to as the “District”); and
WHEREAS, the Council did on the 15th day of May, 2023, adopt a Resolution declaring its intention to approve the Annual Report of the “District” for a period beginning July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2023; and
WHEREAS, said Resolution did fix the time and place for a hearing of any and all protests in relation to said proposed Annual report; and
WHEREAS, all interested persons were given full opportunity to present their protests or objections; and
WHEREAS, evidence has been received as to the publication and posting of notice of said hearing in the time, form, and manner required by law;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Verne as follows:
Section 1. The City Council, after due consideration of all such objections and protests, determines that there was no majority protest within the meaning of Section 36500 et seq. of the Streets and Highways Code, does hereby overrule and deny any such objections and protests to the Annual Report of said “District” and to the proposed assessment therefore, and does hereby confirm and adopt as a whole, unmodified, the assessment and Annual Report.
Section 2. That the public interest and convenience demands and requires and the City Council does hereby order the said contemplated services to be performed in accordance with the Annual Report therefore, adopted and approved, and the City Council does hereby levy and said proposed assessment is hereby made to cover the costs and expenses of said services upon the respective businesses in said “District” and as fixed by the report and assessment heretofore filed in the Office of the City Clerk.
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he 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.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 5
th day of June 2023.
Tim Hepburn, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lupe Gaeta Estrella, Assistant City Clerk
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 23-32 was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of La Verne at a meeting thereof held on the 15 th day of
May 2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
_____________________________________
Lupe Gaeta Estrella, Assistant City Clerk
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OLD TOWN LA VERNE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
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Ord, No. 720
As Corrected 10/ 15/ 86
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EXHIBIT B
Downtown La Verne
Assessment of Charge Formula
1 Classifications of Businesses
2 The assessment of charge formula is designed to generate fees from 3 businesses in the area in relation to the benefits derived from. the program of activities.
4 Businesses. within the boundaries of the proposed distract have been 5 classified as Retail, Service, Professional, Wholesale, Manufacturing, Multi- dwelling, Public Utility and Financial. 6 Businesses classified as service include, bat are•;not limited to,. 7 Barbers, Cleaners., Contractors, Cosmetologists, Employment Agencies Locksmiths, Manicurists, Medical Equipment Rentals..& Service; Real 5 Estate Brokers-, . Secretarial Services, Stock & Bond Brokers and Travel Agencies.
9 Businesses classified as Professional include, but are not limited 10 to, Accountants, Architects, Attorneys, Chiropractors, Consultants, Dentists, Designers, Draftsmen, Engineers, Interior Designers, 11 Optometrists, Osteopaths, Physicians, Surgeons and Veterinarians. 12 Businesses classified as Wholesale, Manufacturing, Multi- dwelling 131
and public Utility shall be those identified as such by the City ofLa Verne. 14i Businesses classified as Financial include, but• are not limited to, Banks, Savings & Loans, Finance Companies and Credit Unions. 15 Businesses classified as Retail include, but are not limited to-,, al 16 businesses engaged in the selling of any goods, wares or merchandis- at retail, but excluding those businesses listed in the above 17 classifications.
18 Assessment of , Charge> Rates
19 All businesses classified as Service and Professional' shall pay a charge based on one times their annual business license fee. 20 All businesses classified as Wholesale, Manufacturing or Multi-,21 dwelling shall pay a charge based on three quarters ( 75%) of their:
annual business license fee.
22 All businessesclassified as Financial or Public Utility shall pay,23 an annual charge of five hundred dollars ($ 500. 00) . 24 Other non- retail businesses such as, but not limited to, Red Cross or Chamber of Commerce, shall pay anennual charge based on one 25 times the minimum business license fee ($ 45:: 00). 26 Insurance Agents shall pay an annual charge based on two times the minimum bvs$ ness license fee ( 2 x $ 45. 00).
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1 Exhibit B to Ordinance 720
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE OLD TOWN LA VERNE
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR THE 2023-2024 FISCAL YEAR
FINANCE
During the 2022-2023 fiscal year the Old Town La Verne Business Improvement District (“District”) received approximately $20,000 from the District fees paid by the businesses within the District. The 2022-2023 annual budget is expected to pay for approximately $92,000 in ongoing annual expenditures and $20,000 in capital projects, with projected revenues of $68,000. The revenue for the Beer Walk event was not properly reflected in the budget, but the event still occurred in September 2022 and the revenue for two Wine Walk events were reflected in last year’s budget.
With these changes, instead of utilizing reserves in 2022-2023 as budgeted, they saw a net revenue of $41,000. For 2023-2024, with the expectation of all events returning to normal and the one-time Capital Improvement projects moving forward, the District is projecting revenues of $108,000 and expenditures of $116,000, leaving $130,500 in reserves.
PROMOTIONS
In the last year most of the Old Town Events occurred as normal. The City entered a new 3-year agreement with the car show promoter in August 2022 allowing for the Cruisin La Verne and Cool Cruise events to return to their normal schedule in November and April, respectively.
The Beer Walk was held in October 2022, but poor weather impacted ticket sales.
The Wine Walk, however, was held in April 2023 and sold out of tickets and was deemed a great success. The Holiday Stroll was able to utilize the re-designed Mainiero Square in December and Old Town was one of the stops for the Heart of the Foothills open streets event in April 2023. The Board recently discussed trying to program a concert series at the new stage at Mainiero Square, possibly for this summer.
Support for all of these events includes logistics, advertising and other publicity, which in turn brings the public and new businesses to Old Town. The continued business growth in Old Town is a result of these efforts. The Old Town La Verne Business Improvement Association has taken on more of the responsibilities of marketing the Old Town businesses and events. They continue to use social media and their website, www.oldtownlaverne.org
, to help promote the area.
ANNUAL BREAKFAST MEETING
The Annual Meeting of the OTLVBID was held on March 13, 2023. The District Board heard an update on the Gold (“L”) Line project, an update on the City by the Mayor, and update from the University of La Verne.
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ONGOING SERVICE/MAINTENANCE
The District provides ongoing service for Old Town businesses by way of regular sidewalk cleaning, landscape maintenance and replacement, and through funding of the electrical costs for the lights in Old Town street trees. There have been significant increases in electrical costs and has been identified in the upcoming budget.
MAJOR PROJECTS
The near completion of the improvements at Mainiero Square was welcomed by the La Verne Community this year. The permanent stage, additional seating areas, and refurbishment of the fountain brought new life to this corner of Old Town. It was also expected that Phase 2 of the tree lights would occur this last year, which would have included the expansion of electrical and irrigation primarily on Bonita Avenue to plant new trees and expand the tree lights in the future. This project is now programed for this next fiscal year with the District budgeted to assist with $20,000.
While not technically part of the District’s charge, street improvements are also underway on E Street and Second Street to improve pedestrian connection from and to the future Gold Line station platform to Old Town La Verne and the University of La Verne. This project is the first project to occur under the City’s Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District but will be a significant benefit to Old Town La Verne.
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2022/2023 2022/2023 2023/2024
REVENUES Budget Est. Year End Budget
Business License Fees $18,000 $18,000 $18,000 17%
Wine Walk $50,000 $100,000 $55,000 46%
Beer Walk $0 $26,900 $35,000 0%
REVENUES - TOTAL $68,000 $144,900 $108,000 63%
2022/2023 2022/2023 2023/2024
EXPENDITURES Budget Est. Year End Budget
OPERATIONAL (Div 1)
Sidewalk/Trash/Cleaning/Landscaping $7,000 $7,000 $7,000 6% ULV Dinner Crawl Entertainment $500 $0 $500 0%
Edison $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 3%
Annual Meeting $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 1%
Street Light Banners $1,000 $0 $1,000 1%
Contingency $900 $0 $2,000 2%
Transfer to Association $12,000 $12,000 $15,000 13%
Capital Outlay (Mainiero, Street/Tree Lights) $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 17% OPERATIONAL SUBTOTAL $45,400 $43,000 $49,500 43%
EVENTS
Cool Cruise Auto Show (Div 2) $3,000 $2,000 $2,000 2%
Future Old Town Event (Div 4) $0 $0 $0 0%
Holiday Stroll (Div 5) $2,500 $2,500 $2,600 2%
Wine Walk Event (Div 6) $34,000 $36,000 $34,000 29%
Fall Event- Halloween (Div 7) $300 $314 $400 0%
Cruisin La Verne Auto Show (Div 8) $3,000 $2,000 $2,000 2% Beer Walk (Div 9) $24,000 $17,500 $25,650 22%
EVENTS SUBTOTAL $66,800 $60,314 $66,650 57%
EXPENDITURES TOTAL $112,200 $103,314 $116,150 100%
Note: Anticipated Fund Balance on July 1 2023 is $138,500
OLD TOWN LA VERNE
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
2023/2024 BUDGET
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ORDINANCE NO. 1118
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA AMENDING CHAPTER 2.54.150 OF THE LA VERNE
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATIVE TO THE OLD TOWN LA VERNE BUISNESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD’S EXPENDITURE OF CITY FUNDS
NOW, THEREFORE, the La Verne City Council HEREBY ORDAINS as follows:
Section 1. The following Section of Chapter 2.54.150 of the La Verne Municipal Code entitled “Expenditure of City funds.” is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.54.150 Expenditure of City Funds.
The advisory board shall prepare and submit an annual budget to the La Verne City Council at a time consistent with the City’s annual budget adoption process. Said budget shall reflect anticipated dues revenue and all event revenue. Proposed expenditures should reflect anticipated activities, contributions towards physical improvements, and operating expenses in the forthcoming fiscal year.
A majority of a quorum of the members of the advisory board must approve the expenditure of non-budgeted funds over the amount of $1,000. All expenditures, both budgeted and non-budgeted, shall be subject to the approved purchasing policy of the City.
Section 2. Severability. If any section, provision, or part of this ordinance shall be adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any section, provision, or part thereof, not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
Section 3. The City Council HEREBY FINDS and DETERMINES that this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA guidelines and the City of La Verne environmental guidelines.
Section 4. The Mayor shall sign and the Assistant City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be posted pursuant to the provisions of law in that regard and this Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its final passage.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED
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Tim Hepburn, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Lupe Gaeta Estrella, Assistant City Clerk
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RTIFICATION
I, Lupe Estrella, Assistant City Clerk of the City of La Verne, do hereby certify that Ordinance No. 1118 was introduced for first reading at a regular meeting on the 5th day of June 2023.
Thereafter, said Ordinance was duly approved and adopted at a regular meeting of said City Council on the , by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT
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Lupe Gaeta Estrella, Assistant City Clerk
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City of La Verne, City Council
Agenda Report
DATE: June 5, 2023
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Christy Lopez, Finance Director
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2023-24 COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE ____________________________________________________________________________
SUMMARY
The City’s Comprehensive Fee Schedule, established by Resolution 23-14, is reviewed each year in conjunction with the annual budget process. Adjustments are made to refl ect changes in the cost of services in accordance with State and local law. Resolution 23- 33 provides for adjustments to the 2023-24 Comprehensive Fee Schedule.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the Resolution No. 23-33 titled, “A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 23 -14 RELATIVE TO CERTAIN FEES AND POLICIES FOR SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF LA VERNE.”
DISCUSSION
In accordance with the City’s annual budget review, the attached updates to the comprehensive fee schedule provide adjustments to reflect the actual cost of providing the related service. As in past years, notices have been published for two consecutive weeks in the local newspaper regarding this public hearing. Fee changes are being proposed for the categories listed below.
New Fees
There are no new fees being proposed in the updated Comprehensive Fee Resolution.
Update of Current Fees
Refuse and Recycling Fees – Increases in refuse collection charges represent increases in the annual inflation factors applied to all refuse collection fees and are set consistent with the City’s contract with Waste Management, Inc.
Proposed rate increases are brought forward by Waste Management, Inc. The refuse collection charges will increase 5.17% through 6-30-2024.
Overnight Parking Fees – Fees for the overnight parking permit were last increased in 2018 when the fees were raised to $3.00. The proposed rate increase is $2.00, bringing the proposed rate to $5.00 or an increase of 66%. While this amount is a large increase there is justification in the cost increases of operating the parking enforcement program. Increases in costs associated with parking enforcement through a third-party vendor who have salary increases attributed to State mandated wage increases, citation fees passed on to the City by the State and an increase in the costs associated with Turbo Data, the vendor who processes citations have led to the need for an increase in the overnight parking fee to run the program.
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Observed benefits of operating the parking enforcement program are that there are fewer vehicles on the street at night make it easier for patrol to observe suspicious vehicles and activity, thereby increasing safety in the neighborhood.
Additionally, the Police Department and Fire Department can more readily locate curb addresses when the street is clear of parked vehicles, thereby reducing emergency response time. Also, the ordinance helps eliminate abandoned and inoperable vehicles from City streets, thereby improving neighborhoods and maintaining the property values of residents.
Building Permits – The following language has been added to the Building Permits section:
“Projects with valuations over $10 million are eligible for a reduced multiplier subject to an agreement between the City and the project applicant with City Council consent.” Building permits are determined by project valuation, and there are efficiencies recognized for large projects based on incremental costs. This approach recognizes permitting and inspection efficiencies while allowing for an agreement to reduce the fees for projects with large values and can entice developers to choose La Verne for their next project which benefits the community, through economic development.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
Refuse and recycling rate adjustments are figured using a formula which utilizes the Consumer Price Index (CPI) as set forth in Section 17.6 of the franchise ag reement. Solid waste rates are paid for by residential and commercial users in the City and are based on meeting disposal and processing compliance measures set forth by the State of California. Please refer to the rate tables in the attached “Comprehensive Fee Schedule” for full residential and commercial rates proposed for fiscal year 2023.
It is anticipated that the overnight parking increase will generate roughly $170,000 in revenue for the General Fund.
The option to reduce the building permit fees through an agreement with the project applicant will impact the initial one-time revenues of the permits. The anticipation is that the new projects will result in an increase to on-going revenue through economic development.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
Not applicable
LEGAL REVIEW
This report and the attachments were reviewed by the City Attorney
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 – Comprehensive Fee Schedule
Attachment 2 – Resolution No. 23-33
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Table of Contents Comprehensive Fee Schedule
(Excludes Water and Sewer Utility Fees)
Summarized from Resolution No. 23-140
and Amended by Resolution No. 23-XX14
Resolution No. 23-XX14 (Effective April July 13, 2023) Page 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 24 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
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
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 payments 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 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 non subdivision 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
6 Conditional Use Permits
a. Residential Initial deposit of $2,000 for multi-family 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
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.
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
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 1st 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. 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. Projects with valuations over $10 million are eligible for a reduced multiplier subject to an agreement between the City and the project applicant with City Council consent.
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 – 1st 10 units
picked up by user. $1 per unit over 10
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
1. Residential: Upon application for a $175 for each one-tenth (1/10) gross acre or building permit for construction of a fraction thereof; provided that maximum fee new building (or an addition and/or for single family residence shall not exceed 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 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
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 in sections 1-4at subsections 2-a., 2b, 2c, 2d, 2e, 3 & 4 are imposed as a condition of service by the City's franchised waste hauler. The fFranchise agreement includes a provisions for rate increases detailed in the current contract with Waste Management.an annual review of the commercial and residential refuse rates and an adjustment effective every July 1 based on the Garbage and Trash Hauling Consumer 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 fees reflecting State mandates were approved at the Proposition 218 Hearing held on June 21, 2021.
Refuse Collection Charges
2. Residential Program Refuse Collection Charges. In compliance with state mandates, recycling and organics recycling programs have been implemented. Costs for these efforts are included in the rates listed in this section. Residential properties receive a recycling and an organics recycling cart, that are included in these rates.
Rates are based on:
-Each single-family dwelling unit, whether one or more are on a single lot. -Each unit in a mobile home park, duplex, or other multiple dwelling unit. -Each property in areas where residential carts are available and necessary to meet solid waste compliance.
-Every four (4) guest rooms or a fractional number thereof, in any hotel, motel, rooming or lodging house.
From July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024-monthly fee, billed bi-monthly (a) 35 gallon container $26.95 (b) 64 gallon container $29.38 (c) 96 gallon container $31.94 (d) Additional 96-gallon trash container $10.39 (e) Each additional 64-gallon recycling cart i $9.86 (f) Each additional 64-gallon organics recycling cart ii $13.75 (g) Mechanized container size exchange iii $19.47 (h) Bulky goods collection iv $32.42
(i) Extra pick up $25.95 (j) Contamination Fee $20.00 (k) Replacement of damaged or lost mechanized container v $64.86 i In Excess of two (2)
ii In Excess of (2)
iii Excluding one (1) change within three (3) months of initiating service at no charge or exchanging a cart of a larger size to a smaller one.
iv After four (4) at no charge
v After one (1) at no charge
Monthly charges for Items a, b, c, & e
From July 1, 2022 thru June 30, 2023
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:
b. 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.
c. For every four (4) guest rooms or a fractional number thereof, in any hotel, motel, rooming or lodging house:
Comprehensive Fee Schedule Fiscal Year 2023-243
Resolution No. 23-XX14