MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA VERNE
Monday, June 5, 2023
A regular meeting of the La Verne City Council was called to order by Mayor Hepburn at 6:50 p.m.
Council Members present: Mayor Tim Hepburn
Mayor Pro Tem Rick Crosby
Council Member Steven Frank Johnson
Council Member Meshal "Kash" Kashifalghita
Absent: Council Member Wendy Lau
Advisory personnel present: City Manager Ken Domer
Assistant City Manager JR Ranells
City Attorney Kimberly Hall Barlow
Assistant City Clerk Lupe Gaeta Estrella
Public Works Director Meg McWade
Acting Police Chief Sam Gonzales
Fire Chief Chris Nigg
Finance Director Christy Lopez
Community Development Director Eric Scherer
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Veteran Ralph Ward, Army E-4.
Council Member Kashifalghita, on behalf of the City Council, presented a Pride of La Verne Certificate to Veteran Ralph Ward recognizing and thanking him for his service to our County.
PRESENTATIONS
Power Point Presentation on Anais Medina Diaz, Director of Communications of the San Gabriel Valley Upcoming Mosquito Season Mosquito & Vector Control District gave a Power Point presentation on the upcoming Mosquito Season.
Presentation on the Police La Verne Police Detective Janessa Gonzalez gave a PowerPoint presentation Department rebrand of Police on the Police Department rebrand of Police Vehicle Decals.
Vehicle Decals
City Council Minutes, Monday, June 5, 2023, Page 2.
ADJOURNMENT of June 5, Mayor Hepburn, on behalf of the City Council, presented the family members 2023, Council Meeting in
memory of Marine Veteran Carl
Harstine
grandchildren and four (4) great grandchildren.
ANNOUNCEMENTS OF
UPCOMING COMMUNITY
EVENTS
residents can go to the City Website for additional information pertaining to the proposed project and for upcoming meetings with National CORE o demonstrations
Gerald Delher representing Duarte Elks Lodge shared the Elk's programs and services available to the City of La Verne.
Som Real an are sony Pealed reported on the socialy s
Yvonne Gallegos, Cultural Awareness and Social Inclusion (CASI) Committee Co0 p.m. at Hirest the next CASI meeting is on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, LATE ARRIVING CLOSED City Attorney Barlow stated that a late arriving closed session item was SESSION ITEM received that requires Council action before the next scheduled City Council meeting.
It was moved by Crosby, seconded by Johnson, and carried by a vote of 4-0 (Lau Absent) to accept late arriving closed session item, as follows:
Pursuant to Government Code 54956.9 (d) (1), the City Council will meet in a closed session to discuss Donald Forsyth vs. City of La Verne, Case No. ADJ 0543815.
CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Crosby, seconded by Johnson, and unanimously carried to accept, approve, or act on the Consent Calendar items except for Item No. 1, City Council Minutes of Regular meeting of May 15, 2023, and Item No. 2, Register of Audited Demands were pulled for further discussion.
Minutes of the City Council City Council Minutes of special meetings of May 1 & 15, 2023, and regular Regular Meeting of May 15, meeting of May 15, 2023.
2023/Pulled from Consent
Calendar Richard Bowen, La Verne resident, stated he asked for this item to be pulled because the May 15, 2023, regular City Council minutes did not record the public comment received at that meeting.
City Manager Domer, stated that the City Council Minutes of the regular meeting of May 15, 2023, had a page inadvertently cut off, but that a corrected version of the minutes will be brought back to Council at its next meeting.
City Council Minutes, Monday, June 5, 2023, Page 3.
It was moved by Crosby, seconded by Kashifalghita, and carried by a vote of 4-0 (Lau Absent) to approve the City Council Minutes of the special meetings of May 1 and 15, 2023.
Minutes of the Regular meeting of May 15. 2023 continued to the June 19, 2023, Council Meeting.
Register of Audited Demands/ Register of Audited Demands in the amount of $1,754,008.62 dated May 11, Pulled from the Consent 2023, and in the amount of $367,993.56 dated May 18, 2023, and in the Calendar amount of $4,074,746.33 dated May 25, 2023.
Richard Bowen, La Verne resident, stated that he pulled this item because he had questions on the following payments.
• Check Number 164270 for $1230,84
• Check number 164270 for $1098.76
A EFT for $23864.74 to the CJPIA Excess Pool.
EFT for $26,723.26 to the CJPIA Excess Pool
A $16,852.33 to Roger Bass.
City Manager Domer and Finance Director Lopez explained what each payment was for. City Manager Domer stated he would be happy to meet with Demanen, i'he had further questions pertaining to the Register of Audited It was moved by Crosby, seconded by Kashifalghita, and carried by a vote of 4-0 (Lau Absent) to approve the Register of Audited Demands.
Street Closure Agreement for STREET CLOSURE AGREEMENT FOR THE 2023 BONITA HIGH SCHOOL the 2023 Bonita High School GRADUATION - The City Council was requested to approve a street closure Graduation 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. Approved.
Consideration of Street CONSIDERATION OF STREET CLOSURES FOR E AND SECOND Closures for E and Second STREETS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - The City Council was requested to Streets Improvement Project approve a series of street closures to facilitate construction work associated with the Enhanced Infrastructure Finance District (EIFD) project under construction on E and Second Streets.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the Public Works Directo o permit the temporary closure of the intersections of E and Second Street ind D and Second Streets during the weeks of June 12" through June 16 nd the week of June 1gth through June 23rd and any other dates for require work that will be in excess of 24 hours to complete construction in a timely manner. Approved.
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Request for Additional REQUEST FOR ADDITONAL APPROPRIATION - STREETS DUMP TRUCK Appropriation - Street Dump - Due to supply chain issues and resulting increased prices, there is a need for Truck an additional appropriation in the amount of $33,883 from the Street Maintenance Fund to the Equipment Replacement Fund to purchase a Streets 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. Approved Purchase of a New 7-9 Dump PURCHASE OF A NEW 7-8 YARD DUMP TRUCK - WATER DIVISION - Truck - Water Division Staff requested that the City Council authorize replacement of the Water Division's 1993 Ford LN8000 Dump Truck in the amount of $194,99 and approve an additional appropriation of $117,029 from the Water Fund to 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 for 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. Approved.
Lease and Service Agreement LEASE AND SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR PRINTERS AND COPIERS - After for Printers and Copiers 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 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 $1,041.16s.
Approved.
Resolution No. 23-28, RESOLUTION APPROVING A CLASS SPECIFICATION AND SALARY FOR Approving a Class Specification CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICER - After a review of organizational structure nd Salary for Code and departmental efficiencies, the City Manager is transitioning code ompliance Office 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 Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No 23-28, 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." Approved.
City Council Minutes, Monday, June 5, 2023, Page 5.
Resolution No. 23-29, RESOLUTION NO, 23-29, APPROVING A COOPERATION AGREEMENT
WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR A participation in the Los Angeles Urban County Program and enables the City to continue to receive Community Development Block Grants.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 23-29 titled. "
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" AND A COOPERATION AGREEMENT WTH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEVLEOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM. - To continue to receive Community Development Block Grants and authorize the City Manager to sign the Cooperation Agreement. Approved Resolution NO. 23-30, RESOLUTION FOR 2023-24 APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT - Every year, the City Adopting an Appropriations must adopt the annual appropriations limit for expenditures paid by tax Limitation for the 2023-24 proceeds, consistent with the requirements of California law. Appropriations Fiscal Year financed by service fees, grants and other non-tax revenues are exempt. The by yas proposed 2023-24 budget reflects appropriations well under the limit set RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE GITY OF LA VER Eid, A
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMITATION FOR THE 2023-24 FISCAL YEAR".
Approved.
Resolution No. 23-31, RESOLUTION CANCELLING THE JULY 3, 2023, CITY COUNCIL Cancelling the July 3, 2023., MEETING- Traditionally, the first City Council meeting in July is cancelled due Council Meeting star of the new Fiscal year, This fem approves a elegance cion tre Recommendation: That the City Council approve Resolution 23-3 ancelling the July 3, 2023, City Council Meeting. Approvec Ordinance No. 1116. Amending ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE, NO. 1116 PERTAINING TO UPDATES AND
MODIFICATIONS TO THE CITY'S EXISTING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ADUs) PROVISIONS - The City Council approved the first reading of 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 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." Approved.
City Council Minutes, Monday, June 5, 2023, Page 6
Ordinance No. 1117, ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1117 MODIFYING TITLE 16 & TITLE 18 Modifying Title 16, Subdivisions OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING SENATE BILL 9 DEVELOPMENT and Tittle 18, Zoning of the - The proposed Ordinance establishes the objective development standards La Verne Municipal Code to for Senate Bill 9 (SB 9) two-unit and urban lot split developments in the City of Implement the Provisions of La Verne in accordance with State law and based on feedback and direction Senate Bill 9 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." Approved.
At 7:49 p.m., the City Council recessed to meet as the La Verne Public Finance Authority and reconvened at 7:54 p.m. to regular session.
Conflict of Interest/Johnson Council Member Johnson declared a conflict of interest pertaining to the Protest Hearing of Old Town La Verne and its Annual Report because his business is within the boundaries of Old Town La Verne. He left the Council Chambers.
Annual Report and Public Community Development Director Scherer reported on the Annual Report and Protests for Old Town La Verne Protest Hearing for Old Town La Verne Business Improvement District. An Business Improvement District annual public protest hearing is required to comply with State Law, the and Frist Reading of Ordinance Municipal Code, and By-Laws relative to the Old Town La Verne Business No. 1118, Regarding Improvement District (District). The Council was asked to review the annual Expenditures of Funds report, the proposed budget, and re-establish the District Craig Walters, Member of Old Town La Verne Association reported on their past and future events, the changes over the years, and improvements to Mainerio Square. He stated that Old Town La Verne is thriving and there are no vacancies. Old Town La Verne was a great place and coming into its own.
Mayor Hepburn called for public comment.
There was none.
It was moved by Crosby, seconded by Kashifalghita, and carried by a vote of 3-0 (Lau Absent & Johnson Abstained) to 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.
City Council Minutes, Monday, June 5, 2023, Page 7.
Ordinance No. 1118, Community Development Director Scherer reported on the proposed Regarding Expenditure of
Funds/Old Town La Verne
evenue source from the Annual Wine Walk and Annual Beer Walk, it allov le District to support capital improvement projects that support these even approval for budgeted expenditures of $5,000 and non-budget expenditures of $1,000 but does require that all expenditures follow the City's purchasing policy.
Mayor Hepburn opened public hearing on this matter and called for public comment.
There was none.
The City Council agreed that Old Town La Verne has changed over the years for the better, and that the current Ordinance is antiquated and needs to be changed to meet with the current times.
It was moved by Crosby, seconded by Kashifalghita, and carried by a vote of
COUNCE OFTEN OF LA VERNE COUNT OF ONE AND
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.
Council Member Johnson returned and took his seat.
Resolution No. 23-33, Finance Director Lopez reported on Resolution No. 23-33, pertaining to the Amending Resolution No. 23- 2023-24 Comprehensive Fee Schedule. She reported that the City's 14, Relative to Certain Fees ana budget proces A sin omprehensive Fee Schedule is reviewed each year in conjunction with th and Polices for Services nnual budget process. Adjustments are made to reflect changes in the co Provided by the City of of services in accordance with State and local law. Resolution 23-33 provides for adjustments to the 2023-24 Comprehensive Fee Schedule and amends The City Council discussed current the water rates and the Waste Management refuse contract.
Mayor Hepburn opened the public hearing and called for public comment on this matter.
other cities are paying.
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Cynthia Gabaldon, La Verne resident, stated there are groups pushing back on organic waste recycling and the Cily should look into participating with these It was moved by Crosby, seconded by Kashifalghita, and carried by a vote of 4-0 (Lau Abstained) to approve 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."
Ordinance No. 1119, City Manager Domer reported on proposed Ordinance No. 1119, establishing that regular meeting times of the City Council shall be set by Resolution. He stated that currently, La Verne Municipal Code provides those regular meetings of the City Council shall be held on the first and third Monday of each Resolution month at 6:30 p.m. To provide better flexibility as well as convenience, the proposed ordinance authorizes the City Council to establish regular meeting times by resolution
Mayor opened the public hearing and called for public comment on this matter.
Richard Bowen, La Verne resident, stated that in reading the staff report, it looked like that the ordinance was taking away a council meeting changing it ic one (1) meeting per month from two (2) meetings
Danita Beauchamp, La Verne resident, was concerned that changing the times of Council meetings would interfere with sport presentations, etc. She suggested that the City Council meet in closed session on a different day.
City Manager Domer responded that the City Council would still meet two times a month unless a meeting was cancelled by City Council action.
It was moved by Crosby, seconded by Kashifalghita, and carried by a vote of 4-0 (Lau Absent) to waive further reading and place on first reading Ordinance No. 1119, tiled: "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.
Water Quality Resin Public Works Director McWade reported Water Quality Resin Changeout at Changeout, Amherst Treatment Amherst Water Treatment Plant. She requested that the City Council approve Plant 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.
Mayor Hepburn called for public comment on this matter.
Danita Beauchamp, La Verne resident, stated she thought this was funded by MWD. She spoke about underground pipes being installed after homes are built.
City Council Minutes, Monday, June 5, 2023, Page 9.
It was moved by Crosby, seconded by Johnson, and carried by a vote of 4-0 (Lau Absent) to 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 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 publi goments, please visit the Gily's website to view the archived Council Danita Beauchamp, La Verne resident, spoke about the proposed development at 740 E. Foothill Blvd, San Dimas.
Al Wilson, La Verne resident, asked that a dog base drinking fountain be put in at Oak Mesa Park.
Tatianna Banta, La Verne resident, stated she lived on Logan, and she is aving problems with homeless people who gather off Wheeler near her ba ard and that Police are called but never respor
La Verne resident, stated he lives on Logan Street and the homeless are a problem and Police do not respond when they call.
La Verne resident caller, spoked about the proposed development at 740 E.
Foothill Blvd., San Dimas, and his opposition to the development.
Richard Bowen, La Verne resident, asked if the City could look into getting a cell tower in north La Verne where reception is terrible. He asked about a portable potty located at Oak Mesa Park that is at the curb all the time, when there is a bathroom facility a few feet away.
Cynthia Gabaldon spoke about the Regional Housing Needs Allocations Anna Anderson, La Verne resident, spoke about the proposed development at Should Workinly to anne corporated arsed that evere and San Dima., COUNCIL COMMENTS Below are only partial Council comments, please visit the City's website to view the archived Council meeting.
layor Pro Tem Crosby thanked the Departments especially the Financ epartment for their work and presentations on the 2023-2024 City Budget. H reminded the audience that Thursday, June 8, 2023, is Bonita High Graduation ceremony. He stated he will be gone out of State and will be absent at the next Council meeting.
Council Member Johnson wished his wife Julie a Happy Birthday.
Council Member Kashifalghita spoke about Ramona Middle and Bonita High Schools and the University of La Verne graduations.
City Council Minutes, Monday, June 5, 2023, Page 10.
Mayor Hepburn thanked staff for being much better prepared in their budget preparation than before. He also stated that it is the end of the school year for many La Verne schools with many graduations going on. He urged the public to watch out for students when driving.
CLOSED SESSION At 9:04 p.m., the City Council recessed to meet in Closed Session for the following:
Conference with Labor Negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 for the following:
Employee Organizations): La Verne City Employees Association, La Verne Police Officers Association, La Verne
Police Middle Management Association, and all
unrepresented employees.
Pursuant to Government Codes 54956.9(d) (1) to discuss: Jankowski vs.
La Verne Case No. ADJ13057253
Pursuant to Government Code 54956.9 (d) (1), the City Council met in closed session to discuss Donald Forsyth vs. City of La Verne, Case No.
ADJ 0543815.
ADJOURNMENT at 9:50 p.m., 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.
Respectfully submitted,
Supe scula Ethella
Lupe Gaeta Estrella, CMC
Assistant City Clerk