MINUTES OF A STUDY SESSION ON
SOCIAL MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS AND
THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE LA VERNE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, November 6, 2023
A Study Session on Social Media and Communications was called to order by Mayor Hepburn at 5:30 Council Members present:
Mayor Pro Tem Wendy Lau
Council Member Rick Crosby
Council Member Steven Frank Johnson
Council Member Meshal "Kash" Kashifalghita
Absent: None.
Staff present: City Manager Ken Domer
Assistant City Manager JR Ranells
Yvonne Duran, Community Services Director
Erin Beilstein, Management Analyst
Hollie Savage, Police Community Services Supervisor
Lonnie Shipman, Fire Community Risk Reduction Specialist STUDY SESSION ON Social Media and Communication Team members Management Analyst SOCIAL MEDIA AND Beilstein, Community Services Director Duran, Police Community COMMUNICATIONS Services Supervisor Savage and Fire Community Risk Reduction Specialist Shipman reported on their collective social media and Mayor Hepburn called for public comment on the social media and communications study session.
Lily Brainard, La Vere resident, was pleased with the presentation and the work by the Social Media and Communications Team and that they keep up the good work.
The City Council thanked the members of the Social Media and Communication Team for the great job they are doing promoting the City and getting out information to the Community.
City Council Minutes on Study Session of Social Media/Communications and Regular Meeting held on Monday, November 6, 2023, Page 2.
The City Council recessed at 6:09 p.m., reconvened at 6:31 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 6:31 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. Also, he communicated that the City of La Verne will not allow for public comment through Zoom until further notice. If you wish to provide public comment for a public meeting, please email your comments to ç[email protected]_prior to the start of the meeting. Public comments will be accepted at the meeting by those physically in attendance at the appropriate time.
Council Members Present Mayor Tim Hepburn
Mayor Pro Tem Wendy Lau
Council Member Rick Crosby
Council Member Steven Frank Johnson
Council Member Meshal "Kash" Kashifalghita
Staff Present City Manager Ken Domer
Assistant City Manager JR Rannells
City Attorney Kimberly Hall Barlow
Assistant City Clerk Lupe Gaeta Estrella
Community Development Director Eric Scherer
Public Works Director Meg McWade
Finance Director Christy Lopez
Community Services Director Yvonne Duran
City Engineer Cody Howing
Pledge of Allegiance led by Daniel Lopez, Air Force, Sergeant.
Mayor Hepburn, on behalf of the City Council, presented to Daniel Lopez, Air Force, Sergeant, a Pride of La Verne Certificate of Recognition thanking him for his service to our country.
PRESENTATIONS
Recognition of Bonita Unified Mayor Hepburn, on behalf of the City Council, called up Grace Miller School District Grace Miller Principal Leslie Sandoval, Bonita Unified Scholl District Superintendent Elementary School for being Matt Wien, Board Member Jim Elliot, and other Grace Miller staff Named the 2023 National members. He presented Grace Miller Principal Miller with a Pride of La Blue Ribbon School for Verne certificate recognizing Grace Miller Elementary School for Academic Excellence. receiving the 2023 National Blue Ribbon School for academic excellence.
ANNOUNCEMENTS Sherry Best, President of the La Verne Historical Society announced there will be a tour at the University of La Verne visiting locations rumored to be haunted
City Council Minutes on Study Session of Social Media/Communications and Regular Meeting held on Monday, November 6, 2023, Page 3.
La Verne resident, announced that Hillcrest Homes is opening their annual Holiday Arts and Crafts store in December.
Wayne Hurley, La Verne Chamber of Commerce urged residents to Shop small and shop La Verne this holiday season.
City Attorney Hall Barlow communicated there is closed session item that needs to be added. She reported that the item came up after the posting of the Agenda.
It was moved by Johnson, seconded by Crosby, and unanimously carried to add the closed session item as follows.
Consultation with Legal Counsel pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9. re: pending litigation, City of Camden, et al., v. 3M Company, et al., No. 2:23-cv-03147-RMG.
CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Lau seconded by Crosby and unanimously carried to approve the Consent Calendar.
City Council Minutes City Council Minutes of the study session and regular City Council meeting of October 16, 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 $409,006.79 dated October 4, 2023, and in the amount of $2, 149, 381.55, dated October 12, 2023, in the amount of $799,749.25 dated October 18, 2023.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the Register of Audited Demands. Approved.
City of La Verne Treasurer's CITY OF LA VERNE TREASURER'S REPORT FOR QUARTER September 30, 20r2nding ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 - The Treasurer's Report for Quarter ending September 30, 2023, is submitted for City Council to receive and file per City of La Verne Administrative Regulation Number 215 the Statement of Investment Policy, and the State of California':
RECOMMENTATION: That the City Council receive and file the Treasurer's Report for the Quarter ending September 30, 2023.
Received and Filed.
City Council Minutes on Study Session of Social Media/Communications and Regular Meeting held on Monday, November 6, 2023, Page 4.
Development Impact Fee DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR Report for Fiscal Year ENDING JUNE 30, 2023 - Government Code Section 66006 mandates Ending June 30, 2023 the annual disclosure of development impact fees collected by the city, related interest income earned, expenditures paid, and the beginning and ending fund balance as of June 30. This report complies with State legislative requirements for Fiscal Year 2023
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive, file, and make available to the public, the Development Impact Fee Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, pursuant to Government Code section 66006. Received and Filed.
Dispatch Services DISPATCH SERVICES MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING Memorandum of (MOU) WITH CITY OF MONROVIA - A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Understanding (MOU) between the City and the City of Monrovia for City of Monrovia sharing of dispatch personnel is proposed to assist with current dispatch staffing understaffing. The term of the agreement is through December 31, 2023, and upon mutual agreement it may be extended for two additional one-year terms.
Resolution No. 23-75, RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve Resolution No.
Authorizing a Memorandum 23-75, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE of Understanding (MOU) CITY OF LA VERNE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF with the City of Monrovia to CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A MEMORANDUM OF Facilitate the Sharing of UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA VERNE AND Dispatch Personnel for THE CITY OF MONROVIA TO FACILITATE THE SHARING OF Dispatch Staffing DISPATCH PERSONNEL FOR DISPATCH STAFFING," and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
Public Financing Authority Mayor Pro Tem Lau recused herself from participating in the interviews Enhanced Infrastructure and appointment to Public Financing Authority Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) Financing District (EIFD) because she is on the University of LaVerne Interviews and Appointment Board of Trustees and she left the Council Chambers.
The City Council interviewed the following applicants for the Public Financing Authority (EIFD), as follows:
Richard Bowen, Wayne Hurley, and Zuhey Espinoza
Mayor Hepburn called for public comment on this matter.
The following La Verne residents felt that the person to serve on the Public Financing Authority (EIFD) should be a La Verne resident.
Robin Carder
Joseph Gabaldon
Pam Berry
Danita Beauchamp
Lilly Huang and she was in support of Richard Bowen to be appointed.
City Council Minutes on Study Session of Social Media/Communications and Regular Meeting held on Monday, November 6, 2023, Page 5.
The City received three (3) emails pertaining to this matter and they are attached.
It was moved by Hepburn to appoint Richard Bowen. Motion failed for a lack of a second.
It was moved by Crosby, seconded by Kashifalghita, and carried by a vote of 4-0 (Lau Recused) to appoint Wayne Hurley to the Public Financing Authority Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD).
Mayor Hepburn, on behalf of the City Council, thanked all the applicants for their participation and their willingness to serve the
OTHER MATTERS
Adding Ballot Measure to City Manager Domer reported that on February 6, 2023, the City Establish Elections by Council voted 3-2 to direct the City Attorney to prepare and bring Districts with a Directly forward a ballot measure to allow the City's voters to determine whether Elected Mayor to the March they would like to reinstate a directly elected mayor which the City
5.2024, La Verne General previously had in place prior to the adoption of a by-district voting in Municipal Election 2021. If approved, the first election with a directly elected mayor would be in the year 2032.
City Attorney Hall Barlow reported on the process to place a ballot measure on the General Municipal Election to be held on March 5, 2024. She reported on the resolutions she prepared. She asked if Council preferred a 2-or 4-year term for the directly elected Mayor.
Council agreed on a 4-year term for the directly elected Mayor.
Mayor Hepburn called for public comment on this matter.
The following La Verne residents did not support placing the ballot measure on the 2024 ballot. They felt it was too premature, and it should be done after the 2030 census. Also, they were concerned with cost.
Robin Carder
Barbara Smythe
Sherry Best
Joseph Gabaldon
Kathy Kalousek
Stephen Waird
The following La Verne resident did support placing the ballot measure on the 2024 ballot.
Danita Beauchamp
City Council Minutes on Study Session of Social Media/Communications and Regular Meeting held on Monday, November 6, 2023, Page 6.
The City received five (5) emails pertaining to this matter and they are attached.
The City Council discussed adding a ballot measure to the March 5, he ballot to the 2024 electior
It was moved by Johnson, second by Hepburn to approve Resolutions No. 23-76, 23-77, 23-78 & 23-79, to add the ballot measure to the March 5, 2024, General Municipal Election. Failed by a vote of 2/3. (Crosby, Lau, and Kashifalghita voted no).
Resolution No. 23-76, Resolution No. 23-76 - 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 March 5, 2024, MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 5, for the Submission to Voters 2024, FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE VOTERS OF A QUESTION a Question Relating to RELATING TO ESTABLISHING A DIRECTLY ELECTED MAYOR AND Establishing a Directly FOUR DISTRICTS FOR ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
Elected Mayor NOT APPROVED.
Resolution No. 23-77, Resolution Ne. 23-77 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF Requesting Los Angeles THE CITY OF LA VERNE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF County Board of Supervisors CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF to Consolidate the City's THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE THE CITY OF General Municipal Election LA VERNE'S GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION WITH THE with the Statewide Primary STATEWIDE PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD TUESDAY, MARCH Election to be Held on March 5, 2024, PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 OF THE CALIFORNIA 5, 2024. ELECTIONS CODE AND TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO
THE CITY RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION. NOT APPROVED.
Resolution No. 23-78, Resolution No. 23-78 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF Setting Priorities for filing THE CITY OF LA VERNE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF Written Arguments CALIFORNIA, SETTING PRIORITIES FOR FILING WRITTEN Regarding a City Measure ARGUMENTS REGARDING A CITY MEASURE AND DIRECTING THE and Directing the City CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS.
Attorney to Prepare an NOT APPROVED.
Impartial Analysis
Resolution No. 23-79, Resolution No. 23-79 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF Providing for the filing of THE CITY OF LA VERNE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF Rebuttal Arguments for the CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF REBUTTAL City Measure submitted at ARGUMENTS FOR CITY MEASURES SUBMITTED AT MUNICIPAL Municipal Elections ELECTIONS. NOT APPROVED.
It was moved by Crosby, seconded by Lau, and unanimously carried to direct staff to bring back a resolution which would require a future City Council to place a ballot measure after the 2030 census for the City Council Minutes on Study Session of Social Media/Communications and Regular Meeting held on Monday, November 6, 2023, Page 7.
Contract Professional Assistant City Manager Ranells reported on the Professional Services Services Agreement for Agreement for Information Technology Staffing and Chief Information nformation Technolog) Services. He stated that in compliance with the City of La Verne's Staffing and Chief Purchasing Policy as contained in Administrative Regulation 204, City Information Services Council approval was requested to enter a Professional Services Agreement for up to five-years with SDI Presence LLC for information technology staffing and Chief Information Officer services.
Mayor Hepburn called for public on this matter.
La Verne resident, stated he has 32 years of experience in cyber security, and computers and he is happy to offer his services to the city.
It was moved by Crosby, seconded by Kashifalghita, and unanimously carried to authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with SDI Presence for Information Technology Staffing and Chief Information Officer Services
Ordinance No. 1123, City Manager Domer reported on the proposed first reading of Curbing Dog Waste
paces, the proposed ordinance authorizes the regulation of dogwas nd implements penalties for violation
Mayor Hepburn called for public comment on this matter.
Danita Beauchamp, La Verne resident, asked about the processing of the citations.
Yvonne Gallegos, La Verne resident, noted that many residents walk their dogs at Las Flores Park.
It was moved by Lau, seconded by Johnson, and unanimously carried to introduce by title only, waive further reading and place on first reading Ordinance No. 1123, entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL, CITY OF LA VERNE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 6.16 OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE RELATIVE TO DOG WASTE.
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 the archived Council mentingta, please visit the City's website to view City Council Minutes on Study Session of Social Media/Communications and Regular Meeting held on Monday, November 6, 2023, Page 8.
Mayor Hepburn called for public comment on items not listed on the Agenda.
Wayne Perry, La Verne resident, suggested that Council meetings be ideoed with a split screen, so residents can see the speaker and the City Council at the same time
Amjad Khan, La Verne resident, expressed his concern about the Israel-Hamas crisis in the middle east and the diversity of his neighborhood. (Email sent by Mr. Khan attached).
Danita Beauchamp, La Verne resident, reported the Huntington Beach lawsuit pertaining to the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA).
Craig Chao, warned the City of Assembly Bill No. 1033, pertaining to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) and the current state of electrical grids.
Lilly Huang, La Verne resident, was disappointed with the vote on the ballot measure and spoke about the importance of voting.
Joseph Gabaldon, La Verne resident, thanked the La Verne Police Officers and La Verne Firefighters Associations for their donation to Meals on Wheels.
Gary Hunter, La Verne resident, asked when clean up of the house fire on Baseline will be completed.
Yvonne Gallegos, La Verne resident, thanked Mr. Amjad Kaan for comments and the diversity in his neighborhood and his support.
Stephen Warid, La Verne resident, asked the City Council to reconsider removing the ban on zoom comments.
COUNCIL COMMENTS Below are only partial Council comments, please visit the City's website to view the archived Council meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Lau reported on attending "Coffee with a Cop", Tri-City Mental Health meeting, and the Public Safety Facility Open House.
Council Member Crosby thanked the Community Services Department stand-by at the Bonita High Football Team. He wished everyone :
appy Veterans Day
Council Member Kashifalghita thanked the veterans for their service.
He reported on the upcoming Cruisin Holiday La Verne Car Show.
City Council Minutes on Study Session of Social Media/Communications and Regular Meeting held on Monday, November 6, 2023, Page 9.
Council Member Johnson, informed the residents to watch out for a mailing from the City pertaining to Christmas morning.
Mayor Hepburn reported on Bonita High School Varsity Water Polo recent win. He reminded residents to shop small, shop La Verne.
CLOSED SESSION At 9:22 p.m., the City Council recessed to Closed Session.
The City Council met in a Closed Session for the following:
Consultation with Legal Counsel pursuant te 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.
Consultation with Legal Counsel pursuant te California
Government Code Section 54956.9, re: pending litigation, City of Camden, et al., v. 3M Company, et al., No. 2:23-Cv-03147-RMG Guerrero, David et al v. City of La Verne, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV31130.
Smith, Justin v. City of La Verne, La Verne Police Department & Police Officer Addiel Julian, US District Court, Civil Case No.2:23-cv-00644- JAK-E.
Wheeler, Jack B. v. City of La Verne, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22PSCV02686.
Groundwater seepage/flooding - Claims for damages received (9/29 thru 10/11)
Adjournment at 10:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Supe saeta Estrella
Lupe Gaeta Estrella
Assistant City Clerk
November 4, 2023
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Lupe Estrella EIFD Appintrant
From: Kathy Newlon < [email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, November 5, 2023 6:52 PM
To: Lupe Estrella; Ken Domer; Tim Hepburn; Rick Crosby; Meshal kash; Steve Johnson; Wendy Lau
Subject: EIFD Committee applicants
I am writing this e-mail to give my support for the EIFD Committee applicant, Richard Bowen.
Mr. Bowen is a long time resident of La Verne and stays well informed with the City issues.
As a resident 1 would feel better represented by an applicant who resides in La Verne.
I see that we now have 3 applicants for this position.
I was very disturbed at the first applicant having false information as an address. It was not a residence, but their employment address.
Transparency is of utmost importance when representing our residents.
Please consider my vote of confidence for applicant Ricard Bowen.
Thank you,
Kathleen Newlon
14 year Resident
[email protected]
Sent from my iPad
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Lupe Estrella EIFD Appointment
From: keith jones < [email protected]>
Sent: Monday, November 6, 2023 12:02 PM
To: cityclerk
Subject: Agenda item #6 for this evenings city council meeting IRONSCALES couldn't recognize this email as this is the first time you received an email from this sender [email protected]
Good Morning,
I am writing with regard to item #6 on tonight's agenda, the Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD), with hope that this email can be read aloud during the public comment portion for this agenda item, or at the very least provided to each voting member of the council and the city attorney prior to any vote being taken on the matter.
It has come to my attention that one of the applicants under consideration for this position has apparently provided false information on the city application with regard to her residence. In the section of the city application that asks for a residence address, Ms. Espinoza wrote "1950 Third Street, La Verne, CA 91750." The next question, "How long have you lived in La Verne?" She wrote, "1.5 years." She listed her email address as a University of La Verne email address and we all know that the address of the University of La Verne is 1950 Third St. On her application, Ms. Espinoza stated she currently works for the University of La Verne, so unless Ms. Espinoza lives at her place of employment, she has provided false information on her city application. A simple Google search for Zuhey Espinoza reveals just one person living in the general area, and that Zuhey Espinoza lives in the Highland Park area of Los Angeles. A call to the ULV Housing Department confirmed that no staff live on campus.
Anyone who intentionally lies on a city application submitted in request for a city position, paid or not, should be immediately disqualified, and it shouldn't take someone like me to point that out to the city council. The position in question deals with public financing, and anyone appointed to a position having anything to do with finance must be above reproach and of the highest ethical and moral character. Lying on the application in order to make it appear as though you live in the city when in fact you do not demonstrates a significant flaw in said character.
The agenda item description indicates that the purpose for tonight's agenda item is to interview the applicants for this position. I urge the city council members to inquire with Ms. Espinoza as to why she indicated she lives in the city when in fact she doesn't. I urge them to ask her if she was directed by someone in city staff or city council to write that she lives at ULV when in fact she doesn't. And I urge them to ask her if she was willing to lie about something as pedestrian as her home address, what else will she be willing to lie about. And at the conclusion of the interview, the applicant should be disqualified for ethical reasons. Failure to do so speaks volumes as to the character of any city council person who votes for her approval.
Thank you for your assistance with this matter.
Keith Jones
4758 Calle Estrada
(626) 945-1494
1 November 4, 2023
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Lupe Estreila ELFD Appointment
From: Pam Berry <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, November 6, 2023 1:47 PM
To: Ken Domer; Lupe Estrella
Subject: Re City Council Meeting - November 6, 2023 Agenda Item 6 Good afternoon,
I would like this email to be shared with all council members today as they prepare to vote regarding the interviews and vote for the EIFD Public committee opening. I reviewed the agenda and included packet information and I would encourage the council to vote to approve Richard Bowen into that open committee position. He has been a longtime La Verne resident, has consistently engaged in the city council meetings for a number of years and has a strong business background and a desire to see La Verne flourish, with no divided allegiance.
I saw that one of the applicant's does not live in La Verne and listed false information in their Personal Data on the application that clearly asks for a Home Address and How long they have lived in La Verne. That is a huge red flag on two counts. First, that is not their home address and second, it appears they have not in fact lived in La Verne for 1.5 years so stating such is deceptive. If there are public members to be appointed to a La Verne committee, their residence, longevity and level of past/current involvement should weigh heavily into fulfilling that role. A year and a half of employment in town does not equal being an engaged resident nor does listing a false home address sit well with me. The value of appointing a resident to the committee is their unique perspective as such.
I also reviewed the candidate's employment on the application and find her primary duties as a conflict of interest to the EIFD role as a public member. As stated on her application, her "primary responsibilities include representing the university (ULV) at the local, state, & federal level". So as a member of a city committee, is she likely to represent the city's interests or the university's interests when they may not align? These words outline a clear conflict of interest. We need a resident who will not have to split allegiances in their committee determinations.
I also believe that Wendy Lau, as a trustee of ULV should recuse herself from the vote on item #6 because of this specific applicant's position and primary employment duties, especially in regard to her use of the university address as her home address and listing a length of residence in La Verne that is outright false and appears deceitful.
Thank you for your time and consideration in this important matter.
Pam Berry
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Lupe Estrella Ballet Measure
From: Junior Granados <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, November 3, 2023 12:38 PM
To: cityclerk
Subject: Mayor at Large
- IRONSCALES couldn't recognize this email as this is the first time you received an email from this sender [email protected]
> Hi,
>
> I would like to express my support of returning to an "at large" process so the residents of the city of La Verne, including myself, can vote to elect the mayor that will represent the entire city. >
> With the current process, the mayor is rotated and they have a vested interest in the district they represent. We are one city, but with the current process, we are disjointed. Thanks for taking the time to hear my side. > Junior Granados, resident of La Verne
> 818-631-1997
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November 6, 2023
Lupe Estrella Ballot Measure
From: Tim Hepburn <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, November 6, 2023 5:17 PM
To: ROBERT RODE
Cc: Tim Hepburn; Ken Domer; Lupe Estrella
Subject: Re: EIF appointment Richard Bowen and at Large voting for Mayor Thanks for your comments Robert, I will share it, Tim
Sent from my iPhone
> On Nov 6, 2023, at 4:44 PM, ROBERT RODE <rode849 @verizon.net> wrote:
>
> Hi Mayor Hepburn,
> I tried to send this email to the city clerk but I kept getting a message that "email address was blocked from receiving outside emails"
> I would like to express my support for long time resident, Richard Bowen for the City's EIFD committee. Mr. Bowen would be a great choice for this committee because he has the knowledge of the history of La Verne as well as the future plans for the City. He appears to be very objective and has no ties to any special interest groups. > I also would like to state that I am very much in favor of returning to "At large" voting for Mayor. I think every resident should have a right to vote for Mayor.
> Please share this email with the Mayor and Council prior to tonight's meeting. > Thank You,
> Paige Rode
>
> Sent from my iPhone
1 November 4, 2023
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Lupe Estrella anot measur
From: Barbara Nicoll < [email protected]>
Sent: Friday, November 3, 2023 10:51 AM
To: cityclerk
Subject: Council vote to put on ballot election of mayor Dear city council
I live in North La Verne. I'm opposed to this being put on the ballot because this won't help. The people will think that if they vote yes, the city will automatically go back to able to vote for a mayor. But this is not the process. This vote is a waste of money and doesn't help.
I am personally neutral about whether the mayor rotated or we vote for one. But this ballot measure is not the way to get there.
Barbara Nicoll
2315 Daybreak Drive
La Verne, CA 91750
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Lupe Estrella ballo+ teasure
From: Maria Granados < [email protected]>
Sent: Friday, November 3, 2023 11:44 AM
To: cityclerk
Subject: Mayor At Large
IRONSCALES couldn't recognize this email as this is the first time you received an email from chis sender [email protected]
Hi,
I would like to express my support of returning to an "at large" process so the residents of the city of La Verne, including myself, can vote to elect the mayor that will represent the entire city.
With the current process, the mayor is rotated and they have a vested interest in the district they represent. We are one city, but with the current process, we are disjointed. Thanks for taking the time to hear my side.
Maria Granados, resident of La Verne
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Nuvember 4, 2073 Cernal
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From: Amjad Khan <[email protected]> Public Conoment Sent: Friday, October 20, 2023 1:03 PM
To: cityclerk
Subject: Request for public comment
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Hello:
I hope this note finds you well.
I am a resident of La Verne and wish to submit the following comment to the La Verne City Council. If you can advise me whether I can share a 3-minute comment at the next meeting, I'd be grateful.
Here's the written comment:
My name is Amjad Mahmood Khan. I am a lawyer and law professor at UCLA. I am a father and husband. My daughter goes to Oak Mesa Elementary. My son plays on the La Verne Little League baseball team. I belong to the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. We are Muslim-American and love this beautiful city. I wish to express a few words about the present Israel-Hamas crisis in the Middle East.
I strongly condemn the actions of Hamas on October 7. Their depraved acts were wrong, have caused great harm, and are not in line with the true teachings of Islam. The founder of Islam, Prophet Muhammad (peace be on him) forbade the killing of innocent civilians, including women, children or anyone not engaged in fighting. I extend my condolences and sympathies to my Israeli and Jewish brothers and sisters in this city.
Since October 7, the Israeli government has bombed Gaza and killed thousands of innocent civilians, including more than a thousand children. This is also wrong. The innocent who are not engaged in war are not at fault at all. If the world considers Israeli women, children and ordinary citizens to be innocent, then Palestinians are also just as innocent. I extend my condolences and sympathies to my Muslim and Palestinian brothers and sisters in this city.
The major world powers appear bent on fanning the flames of war rather than putting them out. The average person cannot even fathom the harmful consequences of the war that will result from these injustices. We must not let this happen. Each person should be entitled to live with dignity, equality and respect. I ascribe to my Muslim community's motto: Love for all, hatred for none.
May God enable the major world powers to establish justice on both sides of this conflict and establish peace.
Thank you.
Amjad Mahmood Khan
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