MINUTES OF A STUDY SESSION ON THE
LA IMPACT AND LA HIDTA AGREEMENTS
AND THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE LA VERNE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, October 16, 2023
A Study Session on LA Impact and LA HIDTA Agreements was called to order by Mayor Hepburn at 5:30 p.m.
Council Members present: Mayor Tim Hepburn
Mayor Pro Tem Wendy Lau
Council Member Rick Crosby
Council Member Steven Frank Johnson
Council Member Mesh "Kash" Kashifalghita
Absent: None
Staff present: City Manager Ken Domer
Assistant City Manager JR Ranells
Man ones one an erector.
STUDY SESSION ON LA Finance Director Christy Lopez reported on the agreements with LA
IMPACT AND LA HIDTA
AGREEMENTS
member agencies and law enforcement with the primary goal to target criminal enterprises.
Mayor Hepburn called for public comment on the presentation.
There was no public comment.
City Council had a few questions and comments regarding liability, which were addressed by both Finance Director Lopez, and Lieutenant Tom Frayeh.
MINUTES OF A STUDY SESSION ON THE
LA IMPACT AND LA HIDTA AGREEMENTS
AND THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE LA VERNE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, October 16, 2023
A Study Session on LA Impact and LA HIDTA Agreements was called to order by Mayor Hepburn at 5:30 p.m.
Council Members present: Mayor Tim Hepburn
Mayor Pro Tem Wendy Lau
Council Member Rick Crosby
Council Member Steven Frank Johnson
Council Member Mesh "Kash" Kashifalghita
Absent: None
Staff present: City Manager Ken Domer
Assistant City Manager JR Ranells
Man ones one an erector.
STUDY SESSION ON LA Finance Director Christy Lopez reported on the agreements with LA
IMPACT AND LA HIDTA
AGREEMENTS
member agencies and law enforcement with the primary goal to target criminal enterprises.
Mayor Hepburn called for public comment on the presentation.
There was no public comment.
City Council had a few questions and comments regarding liability, which were addressed by both Finance Director Lopez, and Lieutenant Tom Frayeh.
City Council Minutes of Monday, October 16, 2023,
The City Council recessed at 6:11 p.m. and reconvened at 6:32 p.m. to the regularly scheduled City Council meeting.
A regular meeting of the La Verne City Council was called to order by Mayor Hepburn at 6:32 p.m.
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 not engage in conduct that interrupts the orderly conduct of the meeting. The Mayor stated that audio comments via Zoom were being suspended until further notice due to instances of racist comments in other cities.
Council Members Present Mayor Tim Hepburn
Mayor Pro Tem Wendy Lau
Council Member Rick Crosby
Council Member Steven Frank Johnson
Council Member Mesh "Kash" Kashifalghita
Staff Present City Manager Ken Domer
Assistant City Manager JR Ranells
Deputy City Clerk Debra Fritz
Acting Police Chief Sam Gonzalez
community Development Director Eric Schere
ublic Works Director Meg McWad
Community Services Director Yvonne Duran
Pledge of Allegiance led by Russell Lindquist; Marine, Master Gunnery Sgt. (E-9).
Mayor Hepburn, on behalf of the City Council, presented Russell Lindquist, Marine, Master Gunnery Sgt. (E-9) a Pride of La Verne Certificate of Recognition thanking him for his service to our country.
PRESENTATIONS
Assemblymember Holden PRESENTATION BY ASSEMBLYMEMBER HOLDEN regarding Presentation re: State State appropriation of $1.5 million for Las Flores Park and Aquatic Appropriation for Las Flores Center improvements.
Park and Aquatic Center Assemblymember Holden presented the ceremonial check to City Improvements Council and Community Services Director Yvonne Duran.
City Council Minutes of Monday, October 16, 2023,
The City Council recessed at 6:11 p.m. and reconvened at 6:32 p.m. to the regularly scheduled City Council meeting.
A regular meeting of the La Verne City Council was called to order by Mayor Hepburn at 6:32 p.m.
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 not engage in conduct that interrupts the orderly conduct of the meeting. The Mayor stated that audio comments via Zoom were being suspended until further notice due to instances of racist comments in other cities.
Council Members Present Mayor Tim Hepburn
Mayor Pro Tem Wendy Lau
Council Member Rick Crosby
Council Member Steven Frank Johnson
Council Member Mesh "Kash" Kashifalghita
Staff Present City Manager Ken Domer
Assistant City Manager JR Ranells
Deputy City Clerk Debra Fritz
Acting Police Chief Sam Gonzalez
community Development Director Eric Schere
ublic Works Director Meg McWad
Community Services Director Yvonne Duran
Pledge of Allegiance led by Russell Lindquist; Marine, Master Gunnery Sgt. (E-9).
Mayor Hepburn, on behalf of the City Council, presented Russell Lindquist, Marine, Master Gunnery Sgt. (E-9) a Pride of La Verne Certificate of Recognition thanking him for his service to our country.
PRESENTATIONS
Assemblymember Holden PRESENTATION BY ASSEMBLYMEMBER HOLDEN regarding Presentation re: State State appropriation of $1.5 million for Las Flores Park and Aquatic Appropriation for Las Flores Center improvements.
Park and Aquatic Center Assemblymember Holden presented the ceremonial check to City Improvements Council and Community Services Director Yvonne Duran.
City Council Minutes of Monday, October 16, 2023,
Red Ribbon Week RED RIBBON WEEK PROCLAMATION proclaiming the week of Proclamation
October 23 - 31, 2023, as Red Ribbon Week encouraging all citizens, schools, businesses, and community organizations to participate in activities and programs aimed at promoting drug-free living and creating a stronger, healthier future for our youth.
Proclamation presented to Duarte Elks Lodge #1427 Loyal Knight John McEntire and his wife Donna.
Domestic Violence DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARNESS MONTH PROCLAMATION Awareness Month proclaiming the Month of October 2023 as Domestic Violence Proclamation Awareness Month calling upon every resident to change the social norms that permit domestic violence, provide meaningful support of survivors, and express gratitude to those working diligently on Proclamation presented to House of Ruth Executive Director Pat Bell.
ANNOUNCEMENTS Library Director George May spoke regarding Library events in October.
Mayor Hepburn also spoke regarding the many events in La Verne during October including the Pumpkin Patch, Car Show, Pink Patch Fundraisers, and the Public Safety Open House.
Mayor Pro Tem Lau, mentioned the Tri-City Mental Health event via Zoom, Taste of La Verne, Halloween Hop, Public Safety Open House, and checking the City website for additional upcoming events.
CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Johnson, seconded by Lau, and unanimously carried to approve the Consent Calendar, except for item #4, Resolution 23- 70, Expressing Support for actions to further strengthen Local Democracy, Authority, and Control as related to local zoning and housing issues, which was pulled by a La Verne resident City Council Minutes City Council Minutes of the study session and regular City Council meeting of October 2, 2023.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the minutes.
Approved.
Register of Audited Demands Register of Audited Demands for the following:
Fiscal Year 2023-24 - In the amount of $363,671.82 dated September 27, 2023.
City Council Minutes of Monday, October 16, 2023,
Red Ribbon Week RED RIBBON WEEK PROCLAMATION proclaiming the week of Proclamation
October 23 - 31, 2023, as Red Ribbon Week encouraging all citizens, schools, businesses, and community organizations to participate in activities and programs aimed at promoting drug-free living and creating a stronger, healthier future for our youth.
Proclamation presented to Duarte Elks Lodge #1427 Loyal Knight John McEntire and his wife Donna.
Domestic Violence DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARNESS MONTH PROCLAMATION Awareness Month proclaiming the Month of October 2023 as Domestic Violence Proclamation Awareness Month calling upon every resident to change the social norms that permit domestic violence, provide meaningful support of survivors, and express gratitude to those working diligently on Proclamation presented to House of Ruth Executive Director Pat Bell.
ANNOUNCEMENTS Library Director George May spoke regarding Library events in October.
Mayor Hepburn also spoke regarding the many events in La Verne during October including the Pumpkin Patch, Car Show, Pink Patch Fundraisers, and the Public Safety Open House.
Mayor Pro Tem Lau, mentioned the Tri-City Mental Health event via Zoom, Taste of La Verne, Halloween Hop, Public Safety Open House, and checking the City website for additional upcoming events.
CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Johnson, seconded by Lau, and unanimously carried to approve the Consent Calendar, except for item #4, Resolution 23- 70, Expressing Support for actions to further strengthen Local Democracy, Authority, and Control as related to local zoning and housing issues, which was pulled by a La Verne resident City Council Minutes City Council Minutes of the study session and regular City Council meeting of October 2, 2023.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the minutes.
Approved.
Register of Audited Demands Register of Audited Demands for the following:
Fiscal Year 2023-24 - In the amount of $363,671.82 dated September 27, 2023.
City Council Minutes of Monday, October 16, 2023,
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Councill approve the Register of Audited Demands. Approved.
Award to High Standard AWARD TO HIGH STANDARD AUTOMOTIVE, LLC, FOR Automotive, LLC, for OUTFITTING OF FOUR POLICE INTERCEPTORS - This action will Outfitting of Four Police award a purchase order to High Standard Automotive, LLC, in the Interceptors. amount of $79,926.87 for Police patrol vehicle outfitting (lighting pacom missioning of police unts being replaced. internal equipment, radio/video interchange and RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council award a purchase order to High Standard Automotive LLC, in the amount of $79,926.87 for outfitting of four Police vehicles. Approved.
Resolution No. 23-71, RESOLUTION 23-71 APPROVING FIDUCIARY SERVICES Approving Fiduciary AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES HIGH INTENSITY DRUG Services Agreement with the TRAFFICKING AREAS PROGRAM (LA HIDTA) - In May 2022, the Los Angeles High Intensity City Council approved the existing Fiduciary Services agreement with Drug Trafficking Areas the Los Angeles High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (LA HIDTA) Program (LA HIDTA) Program. This revised agreement increases the fee payable to the City by $15,000, for a total amount of $165,000 annually. This increase is to cover the heightened grant activity and the opportunity losses related to investment earnings.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt the Resolution No. 23-71 titled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LAVERNE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A FIDUCIARY SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES HIGH INTENSITY DRUG
TRAFFICKING AREAS (LA HIDTA) PROGRAM", authorizing the City Manager to execute grants secured for LA HIDTA operations to be awarded in the name of the City of La Verne and appropriate $260,000 of expenses to the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget within the LA HIDTA fund for the remainder of the fiscal year and $15,000 of revenue within the General Fund. Approved.
Adoption of Ordinance No. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1120, ESTABLISHING A PRE- 1120, Establishing a Pre- ANNEXATION ZONING DESIGNATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES Annexation Zoning COUNTY ZONING AND ADOPTING THE PR3D ZONING FOR 406 Designation from the Los BASELINE ROAD IN THE CITY OF LA VERNE - The City Council at Angeles County Zoning and its meeting of October 2, 2023, approved the first reading of Ordinance Adopting the PR3D Zoning No. 1120, establishing a pre-annexation zoning designation from the or 406 Baseline Road County of Los Angeles Zoning and adopting PR3D zoning for 40€ La Verne Baseline Road in the City of La Verne.
City Council Minutes of Monday, October 16, 2023,
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Councill approve the Register of Audited Demands. Approved.
Award to High Standard AWARD TO HIGH STANDARD AUTOMOTIVE, LLC, FOR Automotive, LLC, for OUTFITTING OF FOUR POLICE INTERCEPTORS - This action will Outfitting of Four Police award a purchase order to High Standard Automotive, LLC, in the Interceptors. amount of $79,926.87 for Police patrol vehicle outfitting (lighting pacom missioning of police unts being replaced. internal equipment, radio/video interchange and RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council award a purchase order to High Standard Automotive LLC, in the amount of $79,926.87 for outfitting of four Police vehicles. Approved.
Resolution No. 23-71, RESOLUTION 23-71 APPROVING FIDUCIARY SERVICES Approving Fiduciary AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES HIGH INTENSITY DRUG Services Agreement with the TRAFFICKING AREAS PROGRAM (LA HIDTA) - In May 2022, the Los Angeles High Intensity City Council approved the existing Fiduciary Services agreement with Drug Trafficking Areas the Los Angeles High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (LA HIDTA) Program (LA HIDTA) Program. This revised agreement increases the fee payable to the City by $15,000, for a total amount of $165,000 annually. This increase is to cover the heightened grant activity and the opportunity losses related to investment earnings.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt the Resolution No. 23-71 titled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LAVERNE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A FIDUCIARY SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES HIGH INTENSITY DRUG
TRAFFICKING AREAS (LA HIDTA) PROGRAM", authorizing the City Manager to execute grants secured for LA HIDTA operations to be awarded in the name of the City of La Verne and appropriate $260,000 of expenses to the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget within the LA HIDTA fund for the remainder of the fiscal year and $15,000 of revenue within the General Fund. Approved.
Adoption of Ordinance No. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1120, ESTABLISHING A PRE- 1120, Establishing a Pre- ANNEXATION ZONING DESIGNATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES Annexation Zoning COUNTY ZONING AND ADOPTING THE PR3D ZONING FOR 406 Designation from the Los BASELINE ROAD IN THE CITY OF LA VERNE - The City Council at Angeles County Zoning and its meeting of October 2, 2023, approved the first reading of Ordinance Adopting the PR3D Zoning No. 1120, establishing a pre-annexation zoning designation from the or 406 Baseline Road County of Los Angeles Zoning and adopting PR3D zoning for 40€ La Verne Baseline Road in the City of La Verne.
City Council Minutes of Monday, October 16, 2023,
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 1120 titled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LA VERNE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A PRE-ANNEXATION ZONING
DESIGNATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY ZONING OF A-
1-15000 TO PR3D AND ADOPTING THE PR3D ZONING FOR 406
BASELINE ROAD (APN NO. 8666-009-033) IN THE CITY OF LA
VERNE AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE TO BE CATEGORICALLY
EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ACT." Approved.
Adoption of Ordinance No. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1121, ADDING DIVISION IV OF 1121, Adding Division IV of TITLE 12 (TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES) OF THE LA VERNE Title 12 (Transportation MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING OSTRUCTION OF Facilities) of the La Verne TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES - The City Council at its meeting of Municipal Code Regarding October 2, 2023, approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 1121, Obstruction of adding Division IV of Title 12 (Transportation Facilities) to the La Verne Transportation Facilities Municipal Code regarding obstruction of Transportation Facilities.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 1121, titled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LA VERNE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, ADDING DIVISION IV OF TITLE
(TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES) OF THE LA VERNE MUNICIPAL
CODE REGARDING OBSTRUCTION OF TRANSPORTATION
FACILITIES. Approved.
Item pulled from consent
calendar.
Resolution No. 23-70, RESOLUTION 23-70, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR ACTIONS TO Expressing Support for FURTHER STRENGTHEN LOCAL DEMOCRACY, AUTHORITY, Actions to Further AND CONTROL AS RELATED TO LOCAL ZONING AND HOUSING Strengthen Local ISSUES - California Cities for Local Control, a coalition of cities and Democracy, Authority, elected officials, contacted the City Council to request support to and Control as Related
to Local Zoning and
Housing issues.
meeting, Mayor Pro Tem Lau requested and received support to have a support resolution added to the agenda for consideration.
Cynthia Gabaldon, La Verne resident pulled this item, commented on the invalidity of Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) numbers, wiliested tea a see of tressed pree or here learner
She expressed praise of the Resolution anc
asked Council to question the RHNA numbers.
No further comments were received.
Mayor Hepburn spoke in support of this item.
City Council Minutes of Monday, October 16, 2023,
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 1120 titled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LA VERNE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A PRE-ANNEXATION ZONING
DESIGNATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY ZONING OF A-
1-15000 TO PR3D AND ADOPTING THE PR3D ZONING FOR 406
BASELINE ROAD (APN NO. 8666-009-033) IN THE CITY OF LA
VERNE AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE TO BE CATEGORICALLY
EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ACT." Approved.
Adoption of Ordinance No. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1121, ADDING DIVISION IV OF 1121, Adding Division IV of TITLE 12 (TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES) OF THE LA VERNE Title 12 (Transportation MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING OSTRUCTION OF Facilities) of the La Verne TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES - The City Council at its meeting of Municipal Code Regarding October 2, 2023, approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 1121, Obstruction of adding Division IV of Title 12 (Transportation Facilities) to the La Verne Transportation Facilities Municipal Code regarding obstruction of Transportation Facilities.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 1121, titled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LA VERNE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, ADDING DIVISION IV OF TITLE
(TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES) OF THE LA VERNE MUNICIPAL
CODE REGARDING OBSTRUCTION OF TRANSPORTATION
FACILITIES. Approved.
Item pulled from consent
calendar.
Resolution No. 23-70, RESOLUTION 23-70, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR ACTIONS TO Expressing Support for FURTHER STRENGTHEN LOCAL DEMOCRACY, AUTHORITY, Actions to Further AND CONTROL AS RELATED TO LOCAL ZONING AND HOUSING Strengthen Local ISSUES - California Cities for Local Control, a coalition of cities and Democracy, Authority, elected officials, contacted the City Council to request support to and Control as Related
to Local Zoning and
Housing issues.
meeting, Mayor Pro Tem Lau requested and received support to have a support resolution added to the agenda for consideration.
Cynthia Gabaldon, La Verne resident pulled this item, commented on the invalidity of Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) numbers, wiliested tea a see of tressed pree or here learner
She expressed praise of the Resolution anc
asked Council to question the RHNA numbers.
No further comments were received.
Mayor Hepburn spoke in support of this item.
City Council Minutes of Monday, October 16, 2023,
It was moved by Lau and seconded by Crosby and carried by a vote of 5/0 to approve the item as recommended below.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 23-70, titled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF
LA VERNE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR ACTIONS TO FURTHER
STRENGTHEN LOCAL DEMOCRACY, AUTHORITY, AND
CONTROL AS RELATED TO LOCAL ZONING AND HOUSING
ISSUES. Approved.
OTHER MATTERS
Calling, Consolidating, and RESOLUTIONS 23-72, 23-73 AND 23-74 CALLING, Adopting Regulations for CONSOLIDATING, AND ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR Candidates for the March 5, CANDIDATES FOR MARCH 5, 2024, LA VERNE GENERAL 2024, La Verne General MUNICIPAL ELECTION - This item calls and consolidates with the Municipal Election County of Los Angeles, and adopts regulations for candidates for the La Verne General Municipal Election to be held on March 5, 2024, for the Statewide Primary Election.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt the following Resolutions for conducting the City of La Verne's General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, March 5, 2024:
Resolution No. 23-72, Resolution No, 23-72: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF Calling for the Holding of a THE CITY OF LA VERNE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF General Municipal Election CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL to be held on Tuesday, MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 5 March 5, 2024 2024, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED
BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES.
Resolution No. 23-73, Resolution Ne. 23-73: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF Requesting the Board of THE CITY OF LA VERNE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF Supervisors of the County of CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS _os Angeles to Consolidate OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE the City of La Verne's THE CITY OF LA VERNE'S GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION WITH General Municipal Election THE STATEWIDE PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD TUESDAY, to be held on Tuesday, MARCH 5, 2024, PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 OF THE March 5, 2024 CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS CODE AND TO RENDER SPECIFIED
SERVICES TO THE CITY RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION.
City Council Minutes of Monday, October 16, 2023,
It was moved by Lau and seconded by Crosby and carried by a vote of 5/0 to approve the item as recommended below.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 23-70, titled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF
LA VERNE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR ACTIONS TO FURTHER
STRENGTHEN LOCAL DEMOCRACY, AUTHORITY, AND
CONTROL AS RELATED TO LOCAL ZONING AND HOUSING
ISSUES. Approved.
OTHER MATTERS
Calling, Consolidating, and RESOLUTIONS 23-72, 23-73 AND 23-74 CALLING, Adopting Regulations for CONSOLIDATING, AND ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR Candidates for the March 5, CANDIDATES FOR MARCH 5, 2024, LA VERNE GENERAL 2024, La Verne General MUNICIPAL ELECTION - This item calls and consolidates with the Municipal Election County of Los Angeles, and adopts regulations for candidates for the La Verne General Municipal Election to be held on March 5, 2024, for the Statewide Primary Election.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt the following Resolutions for conducting the City of La Verne's General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, March 5, 2024:
Resolution No. 23-72, Resolution No, 23-72: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF Calling for the Holding of a THE CITY OF LA VERNE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF General Municipal Election CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL to be held on Tuesday, MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 5 March 5, 2024 2024, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED
BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES.
Resolution No. 23-73, Resolution Ne. 23-73: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF Requesting the Board of THE CITY OF LA VERNE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF Supervisors of the County of CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS _os Angeles to Consolidate OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE the City of La Verne's THE CITY OF LA VERNE'S GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION WITH General Municipal Election THE STATEWIDE PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD TUESDAY, to be held on Tuesday, MARCH 5, 2024, PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 OF THE March 5, 2024 CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS CODE AND TO RENDER SPECIFIED
SERVICES TO THE CITY RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION.
City Council Minutes of Monday, October 16, 2023,
Resolution No. 23-74 Resolution No. 23-74: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF Adopting Regulations for THE CITY OF LA VERNE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF Candidates for Elective CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR Office Pertaining to ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATE STATEMENTS Candidate Statements. SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT AN ELECTION TOBE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2024.
Christmas Parade Route CHRISTMAS PARADE ROUTE DESIGNATION Designation and AUTHORIZATION OF DOUBLE OVERTIME PAYMENTS - For the Authorization of Double past 98 years, the City of La Verne has hosted the Christmas Morning Overtime Payments event in which Santa has driven through the streets of La Verne and authorize double overtime for eligible participating City staff.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council designate the streets in the City of La Verne as a parade route on Monday, December 25, sortin eagle parising cy at prepare in rie
PUBLIC COMMENT This was the time set aside for anyone wishing to address the Cit Council on items not listed in any other place on the agenda. (Belov are only partial public comments, please visit the City's website to vien the archived Council meeting.)
Mayor Hepburn called for public comment on items not listed on the Agenda.
Cynthia Gabaldon, La Verne resident, spoke on the Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) costs, and ways to reduce fees.
Richard Bowen, La Verne resident, thanked Mayor Hepburn and Mayor Pro Tem Lau for their response to his email, and also thanked both the Fire Department and Police Department Association's for their donations to the Meals on Wheels program.
Greg Ojedia, La Verne resident, spoke regarding the 740 Project unincorporated boundary lines per a map from 1887.
City Council Minutes of Monday, October 16, 2023,
Resolution No. 23-74 Resolution No. 23-74: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF Adopting Regulations for THE CITY OF LA VERNE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF Candidates for Elective CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR Office Pertaining to ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATE STATEMENTS Candidate Statements. SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT AN ELECTION TOBE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2024.
Christmas Parade Route CHRISTMAS PARADE ROUTE DESIGNATION Designation and AUTHORIZATION OF DOUBLE OVERTIME PAYMENTS - For the Authorization of Double past 98 years, the City of La Verne has hosted the Christmas Morning Overtime Payments event in which Santa has driven through the streets of La Verne and authorize double overtime for eligible participating City staff.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council designate the streets in the City of La Verne as a parade route on Monday, December 25, sortin eagle parising cy at prepare in rie
PUBLIC COMMENT This was the time set aside for anyone wishing to address the Cit Council on items not listed in any other place on the agenda. (Belov are only partial public comments, please visit the City's website to vien the archived Council meeting.)
Mayor Hepburn called for public comment on items not listed on the Agenda.
Cynthia Gabaldon, La Verne resident, spoke on the Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) costs, and ways to reduce fees.
Richard Bowen, La Verne resident, thanked Mayor Hepburn and Mayor Pro Tem Lau for their response to his email, and also thanked both the Fire Department and Police Department Association's for their donations to the Meals on Wheels program.
Greg Ojedia, La Verne resident, spoke regarding the 740 Project unincorporated boundary lines per a map from 1887.
City Council Minutes of Monday, October 16, 2023,
COUNCIL COMMENTS Below are only partial Council comments, please visit the City's website to view the archived Council meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Lau spoke on the following, the Historical Society event at Hillcrest, and the Active Transportation Committee meeting she and attended, at the ATC meeting, there was some good
Pro Tem Lau assured conversations are happening regarding noise and cleaning up after events.
Council Member Crosby welcomed the newest La Verne resident, baby girl Wiard and thanked George May for keeping the Council as well as residents informed about LA County Library events. Council Member Crosby highlighted the upcoming Halloween Special Needs events and wished Mayor Pro Tem Lau a happy birthday.
Council Member Kashifalghita initiated singing happy birthday to Mayor Pro Tem Lau, spoke on the ULV inauguration event and the success of the Trunk or Treat event, thanking Community Services Director Duran and her staff for all they do to make these events successful. Council Member Kashilfalghita reminded everyone its mosquito season, and there is a DEA Take Back Drug event at the Public Safety building on October 28th
Council Member Johnson stated it's a wonderful time of year, Taste of La Verne, and Halloween with all the trick-or-treaters. Thanksgiving, Christmas: it's just a wonderful time of year. LA County will be having a hazardous waste round up in Covina on Saturday, November 4*h.
Mayor Hepburn mentioned on so many events happening, and thanked staff for all they do. There was a fundraiser at San Dimas Park regarding the 740 Foothill Project, he stated Supervisor Barger has no plans to release any funds for this project. He attended the Inauguration of the new ULV President Dr. Pardis Mahdavi, he welcomed her, and stated she was well received and will do wonderful things. Watch the City website as there is a lot happening right now.
CLOSED SESSION At 7:35 p.m., the City Council recessed to Closed Session.
The City Council met in a Closed Session for the following:
City Council Minutes of Monday, October 16, 2023,
COUNCIL COMMENTS Below are only partial Council comments, please visit the City's website to view the archived Council meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Lau spoke on the following, the Historical Society event at Hillcrest, and the Active Transportation Committee meeting she and attended, at the ATC meeting, there was some good
Pro Tem Lau assured conversations are happening regarding noise and cleaning up after events.
Council Member Crosby welcomed the newest La Verne resident, baby girl Wiard and thanked George May for keeping the Council as well as residents informed about LA County Library events. Council Member Crosby highlighted the upcoming Halloween Special Needs events and wished Mayor Pro Tem Lau a happy birthday.
Council Member Kashifalghita initiated singing happy birthday to Mayor Pro Tem Lau, spoke on the ULV inauguration event and the success of the Trunk or Treat event, thanking Community Services Director Duran and her staff for all they do to make these events successful. Council Member Kashilfalghita reminded everyone its mosquito season, and there is a DEA Take Back Drug event at the Public Safety building on October 28th
Council Member Johnson stated it's a wonderful time of year, Taste of La Verne, and Halloween with all the trick-or-treaters. Thanksgiving, Christmas: it's just a wonderful time of year. LA County will be having a hazardous waste round up in Covina on Saturday, November 4*h.
Mayor Hepburn mentioned on so many events happening, and thanked staff for all they do. There was a fundraiser at San Dimas Park regarding the 740 Foothill Project, he stated Supervisor Barger has no plans to release any funds for this project. He attended the Inauguration of the new ULV President Dr. Pardis Mahdavi, he welcomed her, and stated she was well received and will do wonderful things. Watch the City website as there is a lot happening right now.
CLOSED SESSION At 7:35 p.m., the City Council recessed to Closed Session.
The City Council met in a Closed Session for the following:
City Council Minutes of Monday, October 16, 2023,
Conference with Labor Negotiators, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6:
Negotiators: ity Manager, Assistant City Manage
nd City Attorne
Organization(s): La Verne City Employees Association
and the La Verne Police Officers'
Association.
Consultation with Legal Counsel pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9. re: pending litigation, City of Camden, et al., v.
E.I. DuPont de Nemours and Company, et al., No. 2:23-cv-03230-RMG.
Adjournment at 8:11 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
sheen trif
Debra Fritz
Deputy City Clerk
City Council Minutes of Monday, October 16, 2023,
Conference with Labor Negotiators, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6:
Negotiators: ity Manager, Assistant City Manage
nd City Attorne
Organization(s): La Verne City Employees Association
and the La Verne Police Officers'
Association.
Consultation with Legal Counsel pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9. re: pending litigation, City of Camden, et al., v.
E.I. DuPont de Nemours and Company, et al., No. 2:23-cv-03230-RMG.
Adjournment at 8:11 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
sheen trif
Debra Fritz
Deputy City Clerk