April 21, 2025 CC Meeting Agenda
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COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Tim Hepburn, Mayor
Wendy Lau, Council Member
Steven Frank Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem
Rick Crosby, Council Member
Meshal "Kash" Kashifalghita, Council Member
Monday, April 21, 2025
Closed Session at 5:30 PM
Regular Meeting at 6:30 PM
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 City Clerk's Office 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.
Individuals who wish to share their comments with Council during the meeting may do so in a variety of ways:
• Attend the City Council Meeting in person and fill out a comment card or raise your hand to request to comment on the current agenda item(s).
• Participate via Zoom, by visiting cityoflaverne.org/zoom where you will be automatically redirected to the meeting or call into the meeting via phone 1-669-900-6833 and enter ID 830-0765-2895 when prompted. Public comments via Zoom may be accepted for the agenda items listed within the Consent Calendar, Public Hearing and Discussion Calendar sections of the agenda. Zoom participants who violate decorum protocols will be called to order by the presiding officer and if a violation continues, will be muted by direction of the presiding officer. • 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.
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA - 5:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
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ROLL CALL Council Member Meshal “Kash” Kashifalghita, Council Member Wendy Lau, Council Member Rick Crosby, Mayor Pro Tem Steven F. Johnson, and Mayor Tim Hepburn.
CLOSED SESSION TOPIC
Conference with Legal Counsel, Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Gonzalez v. City of La Verne, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24STCV34625.
Conference with Labor Negotiators, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6:
Negotiators: City Manager, Assistant City Manager, and City Attorney.
Employee Organization(s): La Verne City Employees Association, La Verne Firefighters Association, La Verne Police Middle Management Association, La Verne Police Officers Association, and all Unrepresented Employees.
Conference with Legal Counsel – Potential exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(2): One (1) case.
The City Council will recess and reconvene at 6:30 PM for the regularly scheduled City Council meeting.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL Council Member Meshal “Kash” Kashifalghita, Council Member Wendy Lau, Council Member Rick Crosby, Mayor Pro Tem Steven F. Johnson, and Mayor Tim Hepburn.
EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS
1. City Council Reorganization. Under the provisions of Ordinance No. 1107, the City Council shall reorganize annually by selecting a Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem.
Recommendation: That the City Council follow the established procedure for the selection of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem by:
1. Selecting a Mayor; and,
2. Selecting a Mayor Pro Tem.
PRESENTATIONS
Egg-cellent Adventure Coloring Contest - Winners of the Egg-cellent Adventure Coloring Contest sponsored by the La Verne Historical Society, will be announced and prizes will be awarded.
La Verne Walk of Fame - Presentation outlining a proposed Walk of Fame in Old Town La Verne to honor those who have made lasting contributions to the City and the community from its founding to AGENDA City Council 4/21/2025 Page 3
the present.
ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
(Any person who wishes to make a brief announcement of a future community event that is open to the 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 Council or member of the audience requests separate discussion.)
2. City Council Minutes of the Joint Special Meeting-Study Session with the Ad Hoc Water & Sewer Rate Study Committee and the Regular Meeting of April 7, 2025.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the minutes.
3. Register of Audited Demands in the amount of $1,925,547.88, dated 03/27/25, and $372,656.65, dated 04/03/25.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the demands.
4. Approval of a Resolution Placing 3-Hour Timed Parking Restrictions for Portions of White Avenue from Sixth Street to Eighth Street. Timed parking restrictions for on-street parking located on White Avenue between Sixth Street and Eighth Street are proposed to preserve parking for the local community. The parking time restriction will allow a maximum duration of three-hour parking in this area. Pursuant to the municipal code section 10.40.140, the City Traffic Engineer shall be authorized to place and maintain such signs where directed by resolution of the City Council.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve a Resolution titled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF LA VERNE, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING CERTAIN PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON WHITE AVENUE BETWEEN SIXTH STREET AND EIGHTH STREET," and directing City Staff to install signage along the east curb of said roadway segment, creating a restricted 3- hour time parking zone for on-street parking in the area.
5. Authorizing the Execution of Side Letter Agreements Amending the Memorandum of Understandings Between the City of La Verne and the La Verne City Employees’ Association, La Verne Police Officers’ Association and La Verne Firefighters’ Association Regarding Education Incentives In February, the City Council approved Side Letter Agreements to the Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with the La Verne City Employees’ Association (CEA), La Verne Police Officers’ Association, and La Verne Firefighters’ Association that formalized tentative agreements on language changes needed for compliance with California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) requirements. After further discussion with CalPERS, each of the side letters needs a minor amendment related to the effective date.
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Side Letter Agreement amending the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of La Verne and the La Verne City Employees’ Association; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Side Letter Agreement amending the AGENDA City Council 4/21/2025 Page 4
Memorandum of Understanding between the City of La Verne and the La Verne Police Officers’ Association; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Side Letter Agreement amending the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of La Verne and the La Verne Firefighters’ Association.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6. Public Hearing to Determine Necessity of Utility User's Tax. In accordance with the City of La Verne's Municipal Code (Sec. 3.10.170), an annual public hearing is required to assess the need for the continuation of the City's Utility User's Tax (UUT). UUT is the third-largest tax revenue for the General Fund, supporting essential City services such as police, fire, recreation, and public works services. UUT is vital to fund and maintain essential City services.
Recommendation: That the City Council maintain the City's Utility User's Tax at the current voter-approved rates for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
7. Public Hearing to Consider an Increase in the Paramedic Fee for Fiscal Year 2025-26 from $6.50 to $6.70. The annual review of the Paramedic Service Fee is necessary to maintain financial sustainability and ensure high-quality emergency medical services. The City Council will determine whether an adjustment to the current fee is required based on financial projections, operational needs, and public input during the hearing.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the resolution titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 PARAMEDIC SERVICE FEE,” to adjust the monthly paramedic service fee from $6.50 to $6.70.
8. Public Hearing to Approve the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Comprehensive Fee Schedule. The City's Comprehensive Fee Schedule is reviewed each year as part of the annual budget process. Adjustments are made to reflect changes in the cost of services in accordance with State and local law. The proposed Resolution provides for adjustment to the 2025-26 Comprehensive Fee Schedule.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a Resolution titled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 24-48 RELATIVE TO CERTAIN FEES AND POLICIES FOR SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF LA VERNE."
DISCUSSION CALENDAR (FORMERLY KNOWN AS OTHER MATTERS)
9. First Reading of an Ordinance Reorganizing the City's Public Advisory Committees, Commissions, and Boards and Setting General Provisions for Membership and Operations. City Council is asked to conduct a First Reading of an Ordinance restructuring the City's advisory Commissions, Committees, and Boards and setting general provisions for committee membership and operations. The proposed changes provide more advisory opportunities for residents as well as create advisory committees across the major policy issues of the City Council.
Recommendation: That the City Council introduce by title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance 25-XX, entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF LA VERNE, AGENDA City Council 4/21/2025 Page 5
CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 2.46 AND AMENDING CHAPTERS 2.48 AND 2.54 OF TITLE 2 OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE MUNICIPAL CODE SETTING FORTH GENERAL
PROVISIONS GOVERNING BOARD, COMMISSION, AND COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS AND OFFICE."
10. Architectural Enhancements for the Metro A-Line (formerly Gold Line) Transit Oriented Development Pedestrian Bridge Project. This discussion is to review decorative design options for architectural enhancements for the Metro A-Line (formerly Gold Line) Transit Oriented Development Pedestrian Bridge Project. These architectural features are not required for the bridge function and use, but if selected to be included in the final design documents, they will integrate common architectural treatment strategies to create a more cohesive and visually pleasing connection to the Metro A-Line La Verne/Fairplex Station.
Recommendation: That the City Council provide direction and feedback for the architectural features presented in the staff report, including “Decorative Concrete Slip Forms”, “Architectural Lighting” and “Bridge Signage.”
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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 and within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. Under the provisions of the Brown Act, the legislative body is prohibited from talking or engaging in discussion on any 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 City Clerk's Office 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.
ADJOURNMENT
THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE LA VERNE CITY COUNCIL IS SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, MAY 5, 2025, at 5:30 P.M.
Posting Statement: A true copy of this Agenda was posted on April 15, 2025, on the bulletin board at La Verne City Hall, 3660 D Street, La Verne, and on the City’s website at www.cityoflaverne.org.
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RESIDENT INFORMATION
UPCOMING EVENTS AND MEETINGS
Tuesday, April 22 - Youth & Family Committee meeting, City Hall, 5:00 pm
Tuesday, April 22 - Ad Hoc Water & Sewer Rate Study Committee meeting - Cancelled
Saturday, April 26 - Community Yard Sale, Bonita High School Parking Lot, 3012 D Street, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday, April 26 - Sip of La Verne Wine Walk, Old Town La Verne, 5:00 pm- 8:30 pm
Tuesday, April 29 - Measure LV Oversight Committee meeting, City Hall, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Sunday, May 4 - Senior Dinner Dance, La Verne Community Center, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Monday, May 5 - Old Town La Verne Business Improvement District meeting, Café Wang, 8:30 am - 9:30 am
Monday, May 5 - City Council meeting, City Hall Council Chamber, 5:30 pm
Tuesday, May 6 - Development Review Committee meeting, City Hall, 9 :00 am - 10:00 am
Wednesday, May 7 - Youth Sports Committee meeting, City Hall, 6:00 pm
Monday, May 12 - Senior Movie Matinee, Community Center, 12:30 pm
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Public Hearing to Determine Necessity of Utility User's Tax Public Hearing to Consider an Increase in the Paramedic Fee for Fiscal Year 2025-26 Public Hearing to Approve the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Comprehensive Fee Schedule Ordinance Reorganizing and Setting General Provisions of Public Advisory Committees, Commissions, and Boards
Review of Architectural Enhancements for the Metro A-Line (formerly Gold Line) Pedestrian Bridge Project
Egg-cellent Adventure Coloring Contest Winners
La Verne Walk of Fame
Council Minutes of the April 7, 2025, Joint-Special Study Session and Regular Meeting Register of Audited Demands
Resolution Approving 3-hour Time Parking on White Avenue from 6th Street to 8th Street Execution of Side Letter Agreement Amending Memorandums of Understanding City Council Agenda Packet, Monday, April 21, 2025
Table of Contents
Agenda
Agenda Items
Extraordinary Business - Rotation of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem Presentations (2)
COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Tim Hepburn, Mayor
Wendy Lau, Council Member
Steven Frank Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem
Rick Crosby, Council Member
Meshal "Kash" Kashifalghita, Council Member
Monday, April 21, 2025
Closed Session at 5:30 PM
Regular Meeting at 6:30 PM
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 City Clerk's Office 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.
Individuals who wish to share their comments with Council during the meeting may do so in a variety of ways:
• Attend the City Council Meeting in person and fill out a comment card or raise your hand to request to comment on the current agenda item(s).
• Participate via Zoom, by visiting cityoflaverne.org/zoom where you will be automatically redirected to the meeting or call into the meeting via phone 1-669-900-6833 and enter ID 830-0765-2895 when prompted. Public comments via Zoom may be accepted for the agenda items listed within the Consent Calendar, Public Hearing and Discussion Calendar sections of the agenda. Zoom participants who violate decorum protocols will be called to order by the presiding officer and if a violation continues, will be muted by direction of the presiding officer. • 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.
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA - 5:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
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ROLL CALL Council Member Meshal “Kash” Kashifalghita, Council Member Wendy Lau, Council Member Rick Crosby, Mayor Pro Tem Steven F. Johnson, and Mayor Tim Hepburn.
CLOSED SESSION TOPIC
Conference with Legal Counsel, Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Gonzalez v. City of La Verne, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24STCV34625.
Conference with Labor Negotiators, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6:
Negotiators: City Manager, Assistant City Manager, and City Attorney.
Employee Organization(s): La Verne City Employees Association, La Verne Firefighters Association, La Verne Police Middle Management Association, La Verne Police Officers Association, and all Unrepresented Employees.
Conference with Legal Counsel – Potential exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(2): One (1) case.
The City Council will recess and reconvene at 6:30 PM for the regularly scheduled City Council meeting.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL Council Member Meshal “Kash” Kashifalghita, Council Member Wendy Lau, Council Member Rick Crosby, Mayor Pro Tem Steven F. Johnson, and Mayor Tim Hepburn.
EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS
1. City Council Reorganization. Under the provisions of Ordinance No. 1107, the City Council shall reorganize annually by selecting a Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem.
Recommendation: That the City Council follow the established procedure for the selection of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem by:
1. Selecting a Mayor; and,
2. Selecting a Mayor Pro Tem.
PRESENTATIONS
Egg-cellent Adventure Coloring Contest - Winners of the Egg-cellent Adventure Coloring Contest sponsored by the La Verne Historical Society, will be announced and prizes will be awarded.
La Verne Walk of Fame - Presentation outlining a proposed Walk of Fame in Old Town La Verne to honor those who have made lasting contributions to the City and the community from its founding to
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the present.
ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
(Any person who wishes to make a brief announcement of a future community event that is open to the 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 Council or member of the audience requests separate discussion.)
2. City Council Minutes of the Joint Special Meeting-Study Session with the Ad Hoc Water & Sewer Rate Study Committee and the Regular Meeting of April 7, 2025.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the minutes.
3. Register of Audited Demands in the amount of $1,925,547.88, dated 03/27/25, and $372,656.65, dated 04/03/25.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the demands.
4. Approval of a Resolution Placing 3-Hour Timed Parking Restrictions for Portions of White Avenue from Sixth Street to Eighth Street. Timed parking restrictions for on-street parking located on White Avenue between Sixth Street and Eighth Street are proposed to preserve parking for the local community. The parking time restriction will allow a maximum duration of three-hour parking in this area. Pursuant to the municipal code section 10.40.140, the City Traffic Engineer shall be authorized to place and maintain such signs where directed by resolution of the City Council.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve a Resolution titled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF LA VERNE, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING CERTAIN PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON WHITE AVENUE BETWEEN SIXTH STREET AND EIGHTH STREET," and directing City Staff to install signage along the east curb of said roadway segment, creating a restricted 3- hour time parking zone for on-street parking in the area.
5. Authorizing the Execution of Side Letter Agreements Amending the Memorandum of Understandings Between the City of La Verne and the La Verne City Employees’ Association, La Verne Police Officers’ Association and La Verne Firefighters’ Association Regarding Education Incentives In February, the City Council approved Side Letter Agreements to the Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with the La Verne City Employees’ Association (CEA), La Verne Police Officers’ Association, and La Verne Firefighters’ Association that formalized tentative agreements on language changes needed for compliance with California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) requirements. After further discussion with CalPERS, each of the side letters needs a minor amendment related to the effective date.
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Side Letter Agreement amending the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of La Verne and the La Verne City Employees’ Association; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Side Letter Agreement amending the
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Memorandum of Understanding between the City of La Verne and the La Verne Police Officers’ Association; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Side Letter Agreement amending the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of La Verne and the La Verne Firefighters’ Association.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6. Public Hearing to Determine Necessity of Utility User's Tax. In accordance with the City of La Verne's Municipal Code (Sec. 3.10.170), an annual public hearing is required to assess the need for the continuation of the City's Utility User's Tax (UUT). UUT is the third-largest tax revenue for the General Fund, supporting essential City services such as police, fire, recreation, and public works services. UUT is vital to fund and maintain essential City services.
Recommendation: That the City Council maintain the City's Utility User's Tax at the current voter-approved rates for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
7. Public Hearing to Consider an Increase in the Paramedic Fee for Fiscal Year 2025-26 from $6.50 to $6.70. The annual review of the Paramedic Service Fee is necessary to maintain financial sustainability and ensure high-quality emergency medical services. The City Council will determine whether an adjustment to the current fee is required based on financial projections, operational needs, and public input during the hearing.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the resolution titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 PARAMEDIC SERVICE FEE,” to adjust the monthly paramedic service fee from $6.50 to $6.70.
8. Public Hearing to Approve the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Comprehensive Fee Schedule. The City's Comprehensive Fee Schedule is reviewed each year as part of the annual budget process. Adjustments are made to reflect changes in the cost of services in accordance with State and local law. The proposed Resolution provides for adjustment to the 2025-26 Comprehensive Fee Schedule.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a Resolution titled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 24-48 RELATIVE TO CERTAIN FEES AND POLICIES FOR SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF LA VERNE."
DISCUSSION CALENDAR (FORMERLY KNOWN AS OTHER MATTERS)
9. First Reading of an Ordinance Reorganizing the City's Public Advisory Committees, Commissions, and Boards and Setting General Provisions for Membership and Operations. City Council is asked to conduct a First Reading of an Ordinance restructuring the City's advisory Commissions, Committees, and Boards and setting general provisions for committee membership and operations. The proposed changes provide more advisory opportunities for residents as well as create advisory committees across the major policy issues of the City Council.
Recommendation: That the City Council introduce by title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance 25-XX, entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF LA VERNE,
AGENDA City Council 4/21/2025 Page 5
CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 2.46 AND AMENDING CHAPTERS 2.48 AND 2.54 OF TITLE 2 OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE MUNICIPAL CODE SETTING FORTH GENERAL
PROVISIONS GOVERNING BOARD, COMMISSION, AND COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS AND OFFICE."
10. Architectural Enhancements for the Metro A-Line (formerly Gold Line) Transit Oriented Development Pedestrian Bridge Project. This discussion is to review decorative design options for architectural enhancements for the Metro A-Line (formerly Gold Line) Transit Oriented Development Pedestrian Bridge Project. These architectural features are not required for the bridge function and use, but if selected to be included in the final design documents, they will integrate common architectural treatment strategies to create a more cohesive and visually pleasing connection to the Metro A-Line La Verne/Fairplex Station.
Recommendation: That the City Council provide direction and feedback for the architectural features presented in the staff report, including “Decorative Concrete Slip Forms”, “Architectural Lighting” and “Bridge Signage.”
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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 and within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. Under the provisions of the Brown Act, the legislative body is prohibited from talking or engaging in discussion on any 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 City Clerk's Office 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.
ADJOURNMENT
THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE LA VERNE CITY COUNCIL IS SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, MAY 5, 2025, at 5:30 P.M.
Posting Statement: A true copy of this Agenda was posted on April 15, 2025, on the bulletin board at La Verne City Hall, 3660 D Street, La Verne, and on the City’s website at www.cityoflaverne.org.
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RESIDENT INFORMATION
UPCOMING EVENTS AND MEETINGS
Tuesday, April 22 - Youth & Family Committee meeting, City Hall, 5:00 pm
Tuesday, April 22 - Ad Hoc Water & Sewer Rate Study Committee meeting - Cancelled
Saturday, April 26 - Community Yard Sale, Bonita High School Parking Lot, 3012 D Street, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday, April 26 - Sip of La Verne Wine Walk, Old Town La Verne, 5:00 pm- 8:30 pm
Tuesday, April 29 - Measure LV Oversight Committee meeting, City Hall, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Sunday, May 4 - Senior Dinner Dance, La Verne Community Center, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Monday, May 5 - Old Town La Verne Business Improvement District meeting, Café Wang, 8:30 am - 9:30 am
Monday, May 5 - City Council meeting, City Hall Council Chamber, 5:30 pm
Tuesday, May 6 - Development Review Committee meeting, City Hall, 9 :00 am - 10:00 am
Wednesday, May 7 - Youth Sports Committee meeting, City Hall, 6:00 pm
Monday, May 12 - Senior Movie Matinee, Community Center, 12:30 pm
City of La Verne,City Council
Agenda Report
DATE: April 21, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Ken Domer, City Manager
SUBJECT: CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION.
SUMMARY
Under the provisions of Ordinance No. 1107, the City Council shall reorganize by selecting a Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem.
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council follow the established procedure for the selection of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem by:
1. Selecting a Mayor; and,
2. Selecting a Mayor Pro Tem.
DISCUSSION
The City Clerk will conduct nominations for the position of Mayor by taking nominations for Mayor. Nominations do not need to be seconded. Once all nominations have been received, the Council Member receiving at least three positive roll call votes will be selected as Mayor.
Following the seating of the Mayor, the Mayor will conduct nominations for Mayor Pro Tem. Nominations do not need to be seconded. Once all nominations have been received, the Council Member receiving at least three positive roll call votes will be selected as the Mayor Pro Tem.
Following the selection of the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem, remarks may be made, and public recognition may be received.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
Not applicable.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
Not applicable.
LEGAL REVIEW
Not applicable.
ATTACHMENTS
None
City Council Reorganization. , Page 2
Report Prepared By:
Debra Fritz, Deputy City Clerk, CMC
MINUTES OF THE JOINT SPECIAL MEETING – STUDY
SESSION WITH THE AD HOC WATER & SEWER RATE
STUDY COMMITTEE & THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
LA VERNE CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, APRIL 7, 2025
ACTION MINUTES
“SEE IN ITALICS”
JOINT SPECIAL MEETING - STUDY SESSION AGENDA - 4:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER– meeting was called to order at 4:33 PM.
ROLL CALL Council Member Meshal “Kash” Kashifalghita, Council Member Wendy Lau, Council Member Rick Crosby, Mayor Pro Tem Steven F. Johnson, and Mayor Tim Hepburn.
Council Members Present: Lau, Johnson, and Hepburn.
Absent: Crosby and Kashifalghita.
Advisory Staff Present: City Manager Ken Domer, City Attorney Kimberly Hall Barlow and Assistant City Manager JR Ranells.
ROLL CALL-AD HOC COMMITTEE Chair Raymond Swain, Co-Chair Daniel Smith, Members Danita Beauchamp, Jaime Riley, and Richard Bowen.
Committee Members Present: Beauchamp, Riley and Bowen, Smith and Swain.
Absent: None
JOINT SPECIAL MEETING - STUDY SESSION TOPIC
Ad Hoc Water & Sewer Rate Study - This presentation will provide both groups with an understanding of the City’s current financial position in these enterprise funds and the necessary steps to ensure long-term sustainability.
Raftelis Representative John Wright presented this item.
The Joint Study Session was recessed at 5:47 PM.
The City Council will recess and reconvene at 6:30 PM for the regularly scheduled City Council meeting.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 6:30 PM – meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - ARMY VETERAN EDGAR PULLEY
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Mayor Hepburn on behalf of the Council presented Edgar with a Pride of La Verne certificate and thanked him for his service to our country.
ROLL CALL Council Member Meshal “Kash” Kashifalghita, Council Member Wendy Lau, Council Member Rick Crosby, Mayor Pro Tem Steven F. Johnson, and Mayor Tim Hepburn.
Council Members Present: Lau, Johnson, and Hepburn.
Absent: Crosby and Kashifalghita.
Advisory Staff Present: City Manager Ken Domer, City Attorney Kimberly Hall Barlow and Assistant City Manager JR Ranells.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Hepburn introduced and welcomed Elena Robles, the Senior District Representative for Senator Susan Rubio.
City of La Verne "C" Division Youth Basketball All-Stars. The City of La Verne “C” Division Youth Basketball All-Star team was formed from 3rd and 4th grade players participating in the City’s Winter Youth Basketball League. The team participated in the SCMAF-SGV Basketball Tournament hosted by the City of Azusa. The team defeated Walnut in the 1st round, then defeated South El Monte in the 2nd round, and then moved on to beat Temple City in the finals and won by the score of 37-16. The team was coached by Ryan Caines and Adam Karrer.
The team roster is as follows:
Lincoln Dehaan Jackson Caines Aaron Tyler Levi Valdivia Benjamin Paredez Kenji Pasos Mason Gray Carson Wein
Lukas Karrer Edmund Bruchet
Council presented Pride of La Verne certificates to the team and coaches. All team members received In-N-Out gift cards and a certificate from Senator Susan Rubio.
Autism Awareness and Appreciation Month Proclamation. Every year, April is recognized as Autism Awareness and Appreciation Month to honor and support Americans diagnosed with autism.
This year, the City proudly highlights the vital services provided by both the San Gabriel/Pomona Regional Center and Autism Spectrum Athletics, whose inclusive and collaborative programs create meaningful opportunities for individuals with autism and their families to connect, grow, and thrive.
Mayor Hepburn on behalf of City Council, presented a proclamation to Autism Spectrum Athletics and one to the San Gabriel/Pomona Region Center. Certificates were also presented from Senator Susan Rubio.
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Outstanding Older American - Bonnie Brunel. The Senior Advisory Committee (SAC) has nominated one senior citizen for the Older American Recognition Award. This recognition is part of the Los Angeles County Commission for Older Adults (LACCOA) 60th Annual Older Americans Recognition Day (OARD) Awards Program, which honors a senior citizen from each city in Los Angeles County. The Senior Advisory Committee nominated Bonnie Brunel as the City’s Outstanding Older American.
Bonnie joined the La Verne Heritage Foundation in 1987 and has contributed countless hours to the renovation and research of the Weber House, as well as other historic buildings, windmills, and farm equipment. Bonnie has served as the Treasurer on the Board, diligently documenting financial records to keep the nonprofit running, and has recently taken on the responsibility of organizing one of our newer events - the Spring and Fall Vendor Faires. Her contributions allow both the local community and visitors to learn about and enjoy “A Slice of La Verne’s Past.”
Mayor Hepburn on behalf of City Council, presented a Pride of La Verne certificate to Ms. Brunel, along with a certificate from Senator Susan Rubio.
RECOGNITION AND PRESENTATION OF "PRIDE OF LA VERNE AWARDS" - Annually, the City Council presents the "Jack Huntington Award" and the "Jim Scranton Award" to recognize volunteers who have made outstanding contributions and performed exemplary service to the City and the community. Each recipient receives an individual Pride of La Verne plaque and their names are placed on perpetual plaques displayed in City Hall.
The "Jack Huntington Award" was named after S. Jack Huntington, who moved to La Verne in 1970. Despite heavy professional obligations and time commitments to the U.S. Naval Reserve, Jack became actively involved in the community as a volunteer. He was active in various local organizations, including the La Verne Jaycees, Little League and the Youth Basketball program.
Jack also served as a City of La Verne Commissioner for more than 15 years, completing two terms on the Parks & Recreation Commission as well as two terms on the Planning Commission. Jack Huntington was a citizen volunteer who exemplified the “Pride of La Verne” through selfless service to the community.
This year the "Jack Huntington Pride of La Verne Award" is being presented to Harvey Good.
Harvey is a former ULV Professor of Biology and biology department chair for 20 years, is also a 42- year board member for the Inland Valley Humane Society. The Good Mobile was named in his honor, allowing the Humane Society to bring their services directly to the communities they serve.
Outside of his volunteer efforts with the Humane Society, Harvey Good previously worked for more than 30 years as a volunteer firefighter and member of the Mountain Search and Rescue team of the Mt. Baldy Village. Harvey Good is now a resident of the Hillcrest Community. Congratulations Harvey!
Mr. Good was not in attendance.
The “Jim Scranton Award” was named after long-time resident Jim Scranton who was a member of the Youth Sports Committee since its inception. In 1986, he formed the La Verne Lazers Soccer Club organization which provides youngsters an opportunity to play soccer at a highly competitive level. Jim also spent five years on the City Sports Park Committee, which resulted in the development of 35 acres of sports fields for the community. He also participated in the City women’s soccer program as a coach. Jim is survived by his wife Susan and their children. The Youth Sports Committee recommended that a Pride of La Verne Youth Sports Volunteer Award be named in
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honor of Jim Scranton.
This year the “Jim Scranton Pride of La Verne Award” is being presented to Tony Iacobacci.
Tony is the ultimate volunteer. His demeanor and general life outlook suit him well to lead the largest Youth Sports Organization in La Verne. As AYSO President, he has returned AYSO to membership numbers not seen since before COVID. Tony began his AYSO journey in 2010, immediately signing up for referee duties for his children’s teams. Tony turned refereeing into a passion, earning the Intermediate Level Badge in 2013, the Advanced Referee Certificate in 2018, and then became the Regional Referee Administrator in 2019. Tony has remained true to his roots and can be seen on the fields here in La Verne. Today, Tony still referees but spends most of his free time as the Regional Commissioner of the La Verne/San Dimas AYSO Region 112. The youth, families, and cities of La Verne and San Dimas are better places to live and grow up due to volunteers like Tony Iacobacci.
Congratulations Tony!
Mayor Hepburn, on behalf of City Council, presented Mr. Iacobacci with a Pride of La Verne plaque and a certificate from Senator Susan Rubio.
ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
(Any person who wishes to make a brief announcement of a future community event that is open to the public may do so at this time.)
City Manager Domer introduced the new Public Works Director Danny Wu.
Announcements were received from: LV Police Officers Association President Andrew McKindley, Public Information Officer with the Small Business Administration Office of Disaster Recovery & Resilience Kim Weatherby, and LV Historical Society President Sherry Best.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(All items on the Consent Calendar are routine and will be enacted by one motion unless a member of the Council or member of the audience requests separate discussion.)
It was moved by Lau, seconded by Johnson, and approved 3-0, with Kashifalghita and Crosby absent.
1. City Council Minutes of the Study Session, Regular Meeting & Closed Session of March 17, 2025.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the minutes. Approved
2. Register of Audited Demands in the amount of $1,361,666.11, dated 03/13/25 and in the amount of $797,331.32, dated 03/19/25.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the audited demands. Approved
3. Renewal of Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Services Agreement. The City has been under a Public Health Services Agreement with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (DPH) since 1963. Over the last several years, DPH has worked to update the decades-old agreement and is seeking to have cities renew it to continue providing
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the local administration of public health services to cities on a no-cost basis. This item asks the City Council to approve a new agreement.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve a Public Health Services Agreement with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement. Approved
4. Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with La Verne Friends of the Fourth of July. The City and the La Verne Friends of the Fourth of July (Friends) enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) identifying the functions for which the City and the Friends plan and conduct Independence Day celebrations. While the MOU continues to spell out the responsibilities of the City and the Friends, this year's MOU includes flexibility for the term to extend past one-year unless amended or terminated by both parties.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the LV Friends of the Fourth of July for July 4th celebrations and event planning. Approved
5. Federal Emergency Management Agency Emergency Operations Center Grant Program Resolution. The City of La Verne was awarded $169,000 in grant funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through the Fiscal Year 2024 Emergency Operations Center Grant Program to fund essential equipment upgrades within the City's Emergency Operations Center. The grant requires that the City Council adopt a resolution identifying authorized contacts to oversee and manage the grant program.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve a resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF LA VERNE, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING ITS AGENTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF APPLYING FOR FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE." Approved
6. Film Permit Request from North Six, Inc. The City has been contacted by production company North Six, Inc. to film a commercial at La Verne business American Classic Cars. Per the City’s Municipal Code Chapter 5.57, film permits must be approved by the La Verne City Council. To meet the requested filming dates desired by North Six, Inc., the City Council is being asked to authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement and issue a film permit if all required steps are completed to the City’s satisfaction.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with North Six, Inc., and issue a permit for filming if all required steps are completed. Approved
PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE
DISCUSSION CALENDAR (FORMERLY KNOWN AS OTHER MATTERS)
7. Memorandum of Understanding with Crown Castle Fiber LLC for Access to City Right-of- Way for Rapid Connect Fiber and Equipment Installation. In response to resident concerns about reduced cellular coverage in North La Verne, the City approached Crown Castle about their Rapid Connect Fiber installation which, in a less disruptive and more economical manner, installs fiber telecommunication lines within the City right-of-way. With a new fiber installation connecting current fiber in place on Wheeler Avenue to a terminus near Lowell Brandt Park, there is an increased potential for installation of small cell wireless or cellular infrastructure to improve wireless coverage. This Memorandum of Understanding will allow a limited run north on Wheeler and along Golden Hills Road to Lowell Brandt Park.
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Recommendation: That the City Council Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Crown Castle Fiber LLC for Rapid Connect Installation.
City Manager Domer reported on this item.
Public Comments: None
Council Comments: Mayor Hepburn questioned the type of strands that will be used and if they would support future need.
It was moved by Johnson, seconded by Lau, and approved 3-0, with Kashifalghita and Crosby absent.
8. Award of Contract for FY 2024-25 Crack Seal/Slurry Seal for Aldersgate to Baseline et al. and Golden Hills to Canterwood et al. Project. This action will award a construction contract to Pavement Rehab Company in the amount of $1,369,000.00 for the FY 2024-25 Crack Seal/Slurry Seal for Aldersgate to Baseline et al. and Golden Hills to Canterwood et al. Project.
The project is budgeted for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 using Annual Streets Pavement Management Program funds. The scope of work includes accessible curb ramp upgrades, pavement surface maintenance utilizing slurry seal material and traffic striping improvements.
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Award a public works construction contract to Carter Enterprises Group Inc. DBA Pavement Rehab Company the lowest, most responsible bidder, in the amount of $1,369,000.00 for the FY 2024-25 Crack Seal/Slurry Seal for Aldersgate to Baseline et al. and Golden Hills to Canterwood et al. Project, and
2. Authorize staff to issue construction contract change orders not exceeding 10% of the construction budget for a total possible cost of $1,595,900.00, including engineering, construction management and inspection services.
City Engineer Howing reported on this item.
Public Comments: None
Council Comments: Mayor Hepburn questioned the pavement rehab company status and asked about some of the details regarding the project.
Council Member Lau asked for clarification regarding who was carrying the insurance on this project and the duration of the project and impact on residents.
It was moved by Lau, seconded by Johnson, and approved 3-0, with Kashifalghita and Crosby absent.
9. Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget Reassessment and Adjustment Recommendations. The Finance Department is providing a financial update for the 2024-25 budget, originally approved on June 17, 2024, to reflect economic and operational changes since adoption. Updated estimates for the General Fund show a $51,243 revenue increase and $632,164 in additional
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expenditures, primarily due to public safety overtime. Additional adjustments to other funds as well as details of the general fund are outlined in the Budget Amendments Listing.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the resolution titled, "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 ADOPTED BUDGET TO ADJUST FOR BUDGET REASSESSMENT AND ADJUSTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS," that incorporates the "Budget Adjustment Listing" as attached adjusting revenue and expenditure appropriations for the Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget.
Finance Director Lopez reported on this item.
Public Comments: None
Council Comments: Council Member Lau thanked the Finance staff for their hard work and has concerns regarding where the City is financially and is looking forward to the strategic planning session.
Mayor Pro Tem Johnson thanked the Finance staff.
Mayor Hepburn wants to get the overtime under control, without reducing services, and wants to work on getting sustainable businesses, to help ensure the sales tax is as high as possible, while being cost effective. The Finance Department was thanked for their hard work during the budget process.
It was moved by Johnson, seconded by Lau and approved by a vote of 3-0, with Kashifalghita and Crosby absent.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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 and within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. Under the provisions of the Brown Act, the legislative body is prohibited from talking or engaging in discussion on any 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 City Clerk's Office 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.
Public Comments were received from: None
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.
Council Comments were received from: Mayor Pro Tem Johnson attended the El Merendero 50th Anniversary celebration and had a great time.
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Council Member Lau reminded everyone of the ongoing Community Utility Art Box Contest for our youth to help design some of the utility boxes downtown, deadline for submissions is April 17th.
Also, the 4th of July is just around the corner, applications are open for float entries, float entry fees are $40.00 for a nonprofit and $70.00 for a commercial enterprise. This is the first year the motorcycle riders will pay a registration fee of $5.00. Tickets to the fireworks show will be sold online only starting this year, and we are still looking for sponsors. Thank you to Ken and JR for serving on the ULV MPA Program. Autism Spectrum Athletics opening day is on April 13th at Wheeler Park, and the Chalk Festival will be in the city hall parking lot. The Active Transportation Committee is meeting tomorrow and there is a Tri-City Mental Health meeting on April 16th at 5:00 PM, and the ULV Sponsorship Gala is May 3rd.
Mayor Hepburn thanked staff again for the amazing job. Egg-cellent Adventure was wonderful, kudos to Community Services.
CLOSED SESSION - NONE
ADJOURNMENT - the meeting was adjourned at 8:26 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra Fritz, CMC
Deputy City Clerk
CITY OF LA VERNE
REGISTER OF AUDITED DEMANDS
3t2712025
FY 2024-2025
DEMANDS PRESENTED HAVE BEEN APPROVED CONSISTENT WITH THE CITYS PURCHASING/FTJNDING POLICY AND HAVE BEEN REVIEWED BY THE DIRECTOR FOR ACCURACY
AND PROPER APPROVAL,
SIjMMARY OF DEMANDS
LARGEST IO CITY DEMAND PAYMENTS OTHER THAN PAYROLL AND RELATED BENEFITS.
AMO1JNT ISSI.JED TO DESCRIPTION
l.
2. 3.
4. 5.
6. 7.
8. 9.
10,
35 I,588.75
t25,731.86
91,25s.31
22,178.21
I 6,852.33
14,482.25
14,326.97
I 3,907.08
I 3,067.50
t2,936.55
127,187 .23
POMONA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
GARCON CONTRUCTION INC
STRATEGIC CONSI.JLTING SERVICES
SDI PRESENCE LLC
ROGER BASS
INLAND VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY
OWSLEY ENTERPRISES LLC
LIBERTY COASTAL LLC
LSA ASSOCIATES INC
SOCAL GAS CO.
OTHERDEMANDS
IST TO 3P.D QUARTER BILLING FOR GET ABOUT / CAPITAL 2025 2024N025 CDBG SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
PAYROLL 03/02/202s - 03/r5n02s (L.A. CLEAR)
FEBRUARY 2025 LICENSE AND IT SUPPORT
MARCH 2025 CONSIJLTING SRVC (L.A. CLEAR)
MARCH 2025 CONSULTING SRVC (L.A. CLEAR)
MARCH 2025 CONSULTING SRVC (L.A. CLEAR)
MARCH 2025 CONSULTING SRVC (L.A. CLEAR)
PROGRESS PAYMENT TI,r.U 2N8/2025 PURCHASE ORDER 37696.LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL SERVICE O2l03/2025.03 IO5 12025 VARIOUS LOCATIONS
$ 803,520.04
DEMANDS OF $10,85I.30 WERE PAID ON BEHALF OF LAIMPACT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCE OPERATIONS.
DEMANDS OF $I.I I I.'176.54 WERE PAID FOR PAYROLL AND EMPLOYEE BENEFIT RELATED ITEMS.
IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 37202, I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND ACCI]RATE REGISTER OF AUDITED DEMANDS.
FINANCE DIRECTOR
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CITY OF LA VERNE
REGISTER OF AUDITED DEMANDS . EXHIBIT A
CHECKNO AMOLTNT
FY 2024-202s
31271202s
ISSUED TO
172796
172797
172798
172799
I 72800
17280t
172802
172803
172804
172805
172806
172807
I 72808
t72809
172810
1728fi
t728t2
172813
1728t4
172815
172816
1728t7
t72818
t728t9
172820
172821
172822
172823
172824
t72825
t72826
172827
t72828
172829
172830
172831
172832
172833
172834
172835
172836
t72837
172838
172839
172840
172841
t72842
172852
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
119.00
7,669.43
42.00 2,242.49
293.01
250.00
27.50 555.00
2,480.00
334.00
500.00
490.00
65.33 267.60
14.00 290.00
I19.00
209.77
2,913.36
799,70
14,482.2s
957,26
I 19.00
202.50
14.00 252.47
119.00
86.07 496.68
r 65.89
5,922.64
I 02.1 0
484.82
s,3 s9.88
514.57
5,390.00
247.32
22,t78.21
500.00
7.67 6,712.30
34.86 970.00
1 45.1 5
822.71
49.95 131.95
125,737.86
140,00
127.26
59.36 27.27
300.00
955.30
4,8 15.66
245.39
6,159.40
59.36 ARIELA KASPI-KANETI
ATKINSON,ANDELSON,LOYA,RUUD & ROMO
BAILEY, BRADLEY
BARON BAG AND SUPPLY, INC.
BARRIOS, JASON
BEN'S LOCK & KEY
BROCK PATTERSON
CALIFORNIA PEST MANAGEMENT,INC.
CIVILTEC ENGINEEzuNG, INC.
COLLEGE GLASS, INC.
DENISE ENGLISH
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
EWING IRRIGATION PRODUCTS
FACTORY MOTOR PARTS
FRAYEH, THOMAS
FRONTIER COMMI.INICATIONS
GILBERT CORREA
HIRSCH PIPE AND SUPPLY
HOLLIDAY ROCK CO.
IMS REFRIGERATION, INC,
INLAND VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY
YWCA SAN GABRIEL VALLEY
KELLY SARDESON
KELLY'S K9 COLLEGE INC
KYOCERA DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS WEST
KYOCERA DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS WEST LLC
LAITH FRANGOUL
LESLIE'S POOLMART, INC.
LINE GEAR
MALLORY SAFETY AND SUPPLY LLC
MIWALL CORPORATION
NEXT LEVEL CATCHING ACADEMY
PARKHOUSE TIRE,INC.
PLANETBIDS,INC.
S&JSUPPLYCO.,INC.
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY PUBLIC SAFETY
SANDERS LOCK & KEY
SDI PRESENCE LLC
SJAFY LIM
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON
STRYKER SALES CORPORATION
TODD STREET INC.
TRUST ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS
USA ALARM SYSTEMS,INC.
WAGEWORKS,INC.
WALTERS WHOLESALE ELECTRIC CO.
WEST COAST GROOMING ACADEMY
GARCON CONTRUCTION INC
ALL PURSPOSE DOCUMENT DESTRUCTION
ALVARADO, JAY
CAMBERO, FRANCISCO
CEDENO, JASLYN
COATNEY, BRYCE
COLLEGIATE PRESS
COMMERCIAL DOOR COMPANY INC
CORTEZ, ALYSSA
DAVID TAUSSIG AND ASSOCIATES INC
FIGUEROA, STEVE
CITY OF LA VERNE
REGISTER OF AUDITED DEMANDS - EXHIBIT A
CHECK NO. AMOI.INT
FY 2024-2025
3/27t2025
ISSUED TO
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
BANK DRAWN
104.59
t,540.79
2,160.00
262.9s
1,556.91
10,829.00
140.95
209.29
13,067.50
3s 1,588.75
14.00 87.84
340.66
3s9.1 0
47.37 2,117.00
540.00
46.48 2,565.65
8 1 3.00
10,166.67
8,937.50
5,613.50
13,907.08
5,3 5 5.00
I I,000.00
14,326.97
r 6,8s2.33
9t,255.31
t2,936.55
FINN, JUSTINE
GRAINGER
GREENSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES INC
HAAKER EQUIPMENT CO
HASA INC
JONES MAYER
KRONOS INCORPORATED
LA VERNE POWER EQUIPMENT INC
LSA ASSOCIATES INC
POMONA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
RADC,INC
SILVA, JULIAN
SI.IN BADGE CO
TAYLOR, JULIANA
TNIVERSAL FLEET SUPPLY
WATERTALENT LLC
WEAVER, DAVID
WELLS. JOSHUA
WESTERN WATER WORKS
WILLDAN FINANCIAL SERVICES
CORDRAY ENTERPRISES LLC
DEROIAN VENTURES LLC
GROLTND ZERO TECHNOLOGIES LLC
LIBERTY COASTAL LLC
MARLYN PACHECO LLC
MICHAEL W. TYNES
OWSLEY ENTERPRISES LLC
ROGER BASS
STRATEGIC CONSULTING SERVICES
SOCAL GAS CO.
Total Payroll and Employee Benefit Payments
Total LAIMPACT Demands
803,520.04
I,1 I I,l 76.54
10,8s 1.30
Total Demands 1,925,547.88
CITY OF LA VERNE
REGISTER OF AUDITED DEMANDS . EXHIBIT A
CHECK NO. AMOUNT
FY 2024-202s
ISSUED TO
Payroll and Employee Benefit Payments:
172848
172849
172850
172851
EFT
EFT
BANK DRAWN
BANK DRAWN
BANK DRAWN
BANK DRAWN
BANK DRAWN
BANK DRAWN
BANK DRAWN
BANK DRAWN
EFT
EFT
Total
672.00
300.00
235.31
4.00 2,683.44
650.00
668,679.92
148,s69.23
49,744.69
587.46
190,083.2s
8,842.21
8,284.62
26,619.23
2,89s.60
2,325,58
Break down of standard providers and the benefits they provide Provider
CITY OF LAVERNE EMPLOYEE FLIND
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS #P0754
HEATHER REYES
UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN
CHARLES SCHWAB BANK
MISSION SQUARE
PAYROLL 03 I 09 12025 -03 122 12025
UNITED STATES TREASURY
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
STATE DISBURSEMENT BDOOOs689
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
EMPOWER TRUST COMPANY, LLC-ROTH
EMPOWER TRUST COMPANY, LLC-4OIA
EMPOWER TRUST COMPANY, LLC.457
LA VERNE FIRE ASSOCIATION
LA VERNE POLICE OFFICERS ASSOC.
Benefits Description
1,111,176.54
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
Fire/Police/La Veme Employee Fund
LAIMPACT Law Enforcement Task Force Demands
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 support/gamishments 40lA plan
457B plan
Roth plan
Replacement Social Security plan
Employee Group Dues
172843
t72844
172845
172846
172847
MULTIPLE
1,207,83
7 61.49
3,484.25
480.84
4,916.89
BANK OF AMERICA
CBE LOS ANGELES
CITY OF PASADENA
CUMMINS-ALLISON CORP.
VERIZON WIRELESS
LAI ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS
Total 10,85 I .30
LAIMPACT demands are paid irom federal asset forfeiture dollars allocated to LAIMPACT crime prevention activities. These funds are not City funds and are not available for City use outside of LAIMPACT activities.
3/27t2025
CITY OF LA VERNE
REGISTER OF AUDITED DEMANDS
4t3/2025
FY 24-25
DEMANDS PRESENTED HAVE BEEN APPROVED CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY'S PURCHASING/FUNDING POLICY AND HAVE BEEN REVIEWED BY THE DIRECTOR FOR ACCURACY AND PROPER APPROVAL.
SUMMARYOF DEMANDS
LARGEST 10 CITY DEMAND PAYMENTS OTHER THAN PAYROLL AND RELATED BENEFITS.
AMOUNT ISSUEDTO DESCRIPTION
l.
2. 3.
4. 5.
6. 7.
8. 9.
10. 76,837.73
74,245.77
43,680.84
43,425.67
19,337.25
I 1,235.00
6,630.00
6,443.87
6,t09.69
6,040.02
61,670.81
HPS WEST, INC,
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
STRATEGIC CONTRACTING SERVICES
LSA ASSOCIATES
RAFTELIS
CIVILTEC ENGINEERING, INC.
KNOWBE4, INC.
SULLIVAN, SHANNON
SALT WORKS, INC.
DATAPROSE, INC.
OTHER DEMANDS
AMI CONVERSION MASTER METER AND ASSORTED SIZE METERS
PAYROLL JAN 2025IJUNE & DEC 2024 OT (LA CLEAR)
PAYROLL 3/2/25-3ltsl25 (LA CLEAR)
BRETHREN HILLCREST MP UPDATE
JAN & FEB 2025 WATER COST SERVICE
ENGINEERING SERVICES . FEBRUARY 2025
CYBER SECURITY SUBSCRIPTION (LA CLEAR)
RETIREMENT PAYMENT
MATERIALS. MORTON ALBMED
FEB 2025 OVERDUE NOTICES/POSTAGE DEPOSIT ADJUSTMENT
$ 355,656.65
DEMANDS OF $I7.OOO-OO WERE PAID ON BEHALF OF LA IMPACT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCE OPERATIONS.
IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 37202. I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND ACCURATE REGISTER OF AUDITED DEMANDS.
CHRISTY
FINANCE DIRECTOR
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CITY OF LA VERNE FY 24-25
REGISTER OF AUDITED DEMANDS - EXHIBIT A
CHECK NO AMOTINT ISSUED TO
41312025
172853
t72854
t72855
t72856
172857
I 72858
172859
172860
172861
172862
t72863
t72864
t72865
t72866
172867
172868
172869
t72870
t7287 |
172872
172874
t72875
t72876
t72877
172878
172879
1 72880
1 7288 1
172882
172883
t72884
I 72885
t72886
172887
I 72888
172889
172890
t72891
t72892
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100.00
125.00
181.00
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381.70
94.60 661.28
450.00
228.31
6,443.87
93s.63
4,564.00
325.00
184.78
I,236.00
4,000.00
2t7.00
578.82
74,245.77
6,630.00
1,942.76
2,690.07
429.98
600.00
AARDVARK
ACTION AWARDS,INC.
ALBERTSONS/SAFEWAY
ARROW, JASON
BROWNELLS,INC.
CASSANDRA RUIZ
CB RANCH ENTERPRISES
CHARTER COMMLNICATIONS
CIVILTEC ENGINEERING, INC.
COLLEGE GLASS,INC.
CUSTOM WATER,INC.
D.F. POLYGRAPH
DATAPROSE,INC.
DOMINICK, SAM
EVERSOFT
EWING IRRIGATION PRODUCTS
FENCE CRAFT OF UPLAND,INC.
FLAIG, JENNA
FLUID TECH
HIGHLAND CONVERTING LLC
HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES
HPS WEST,INC.
IMS REFRIGERATION, INC.
INLAND EMPIRE STAGES, LTD.
INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY DEPT.
KILMER, BRITTANY
KYOCERA DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS WEST
LA VERNE PETTY CASH
LINE GEAR
LINX AUTOMATION
MARIE ASCENCIO
MMASC
MOORE, TRAVIS
ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC
PITNEY BOWES GLOBAL FINANCIAL SVCS
RAFTELIS
RENEWELL FLEET SERVICE LLC
INTERSTATE BILLING SERVICE INC
SANDERS LOCK & KEY
SEAL BEACH COUNSELING, INC.
STAPLES
SULLIVAN, SHANNON
T-MOBILE
TENNIS ANYONE INC.
THE COUNSELING TEAM INTERNATIONAL
TK PRINT MANAGEMENT, INC.
VERIZON WIRELESS
WATER EDUCATION FOUNDATION
WHITWORTH, COOPER
B&H PHOTO VTDEO
DEPARTMENT OF ruSTICE
KNOWBE4, tNC.
KP RESEARCH SERVICES, INC.
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BEE REMOVERS
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CITY OF LA VERNE FY 24-25
REGISTER OF AUDITED DEMANDS - EXHIBIT A
CHECK NO. AMOUNT ISSUED TO
41312025
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
2t5.44
306.56
2t7.00
49.60 80.78
65.24 80.78
37.51 21t.45
1,225.00
t,576.57
6,109.69
2,792.92
558.34
80.78 4,3s0.48
43,425.67
43,680.84
BIEDERMANN, REBEKAH
ROBIN CARDER
COATNEY, BRYCE
COLLEGIATE PRESS
FIGUEROA, STEVE
FLORES, ALEXANDRA
FLORES, CARLOS
KRONOS INC.
LA VERNE POWER EQUIPMENT, INC.
LAW ENFORCEMENT MEDICAL SERVICES
MERRIMAC ENERGY GROUP
SALT WORKS,INC.
SAVAGE, MARK
ULINE
WELLS, JOSHUA
WESTRUX INTERNATIONAL, INC.
LSA ASSOCIATES
STRATEGIC CONTRACTING SERVICES
Total LAIMPACT Demands
355,656.65
17,000.00
TotalDemand 372,656.65
LAIMPACT Law Enforcement Task Force Demands
r72908
MULTIPLE
Total
1,500.00
15,500.00
3H DEMOLITION CONTRACTING SERVICES
LAI ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS
17,000.00
LAIMPACT demands are paid from federal asset forfeiture dollars allocated to LAIMPACT crime prevention activities. These funds are not City funds and are not availabte for City use outside of LAIMPACT activities.
City of La Verne,City Council
Agenda Report
DATE: April 21, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Cody Howing, City Engineer
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION PLACING 3-HOUR TIMED PARKING
RESTRICTIONS FOR PORTIONS OF WHITE AVENUE FROM SIXTH STREET TO EIGHTH STREET.
SUMMARY
Timed parking restrictions for on-street parking located on White Avenue between Sixth Street and Eighth Street are proposed to preserve parking for the local community. The parking time restriction will allow a maximum duration of three-hour parking in this area. Pursuant to the municipal code section 10.40.140, the City Traffic Engineer shall be authorized to place and maintain such signs where directed by resolution of the City Council.
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council approve a Resolution titled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL,
CITY OF LA VERNE, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING CERTAIN PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON WHITE AVENUE BETWEEN SIXTH STREET AND EIGHTH STREET," and directing City Staff to install signage along the east curb of said roadway segment, creating a restricted 3- hour time parking zone for on-street parking in the area.
DISCUSSION
White Avenue is classified as an arterial roadway and serves a critical role in traffic circulation for north and southbound traffic in the area. In 2024, as part of the Foothill A-Line (Gold Line) construction improvements, striping modifications on White Avenue from the intersection at Arrow Highway to approximately 150-feet north of Sixth Street were completed. These modifications included the addition of a second northbound travel lane and other related adjustments to accommodate the lane configuration change. This additional northbound lane was required by traffic studies conducted to assess the environmental impacts of the A-Line Project. For safety reasons, the resulting findings from those studies identified a need to increase storage of traffic to accommodate the queuing distance in the area between Bonita Avenue and Arrow Highway.
The creation of a second northbound travel lane, while still allowing on-street parking space conforming to State design standards, was achieved with no modification to the existing curb locations. The design minimized impact to the surrounding properties by maintaining the improvements in the existing roadway width, but did result in the reduction in width of the former paved shoulder/parking lane. Since those modifications to the striping have been implemented, the City has received input from the community regarding the use of on-street parking in this area.
Approval of a Resolution Placing 3-Hour Timed Parking Restrictions for Portions of White Avenue from Sixth Street to Eighth Street., Page 2
The surrounding area's land usage is predominantly residential in nature but also includes the Light House Baptist Church directly adjacent to the proposed time-restricted parking area on White Avenue. To ensure the subject area is not dominated by long-term vehicle storage, thus impacting the surrounding community’s ability to use the on-street parking spaces, a restricted time parking zone is being proposed.
The restricted time parking conditions have been utilized in various locations in the City to help manage on-street parking. Most recently, a similar strategy was applied to Durward Way to the north. Other notable time limit parking implementation areas in the City include areas surrounding the University of La Verne and in Old Town La Verne area.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
Work to complete the installation of the time-restricted parking will be completed by City forces. It’s anticipated that four to five new signs and posts will be required to complete the posting of the parking restrictions. It’s estimated that the cost of materials will not exceed $2,000 and can be addressed within the existing Street Maintenance budget.
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
The City Attorney has reviewed and approved this report and the proposed resolution.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution for White Ave Parking Restrictions
Coordinated with:
Danny Wu, Director of Public Works
Resolution No. 25-XX
RESOLUTION NO. 25-XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF LA VERNE, CALIFORNIA,
DESIGNATING CERTAIN PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON WHITE AVENUE
BETWEEN SIXTH STREET AND EIGHTH STREET
WHEREAS, Section 10.40.140 of the La Verne Municipal Code provides for the City Council to authorize the City Engineer to place and maintain signs or markings restricting or limiting the stopping or parking of vehicles in those locations where directed by resolution of the City Council; and,
WHEREAS, based on impacts to parking in the area of White Avenue between Sixth Street and Eighth Street, more specifically caused by long term parking patterns observed in the area and recent traffic striping modifications that have resulted in the narrowing of formerly extra pavement space on the roadway, parking restrictions limiting duration of parking will alleviate excessive use of the spaces while still allowing the community to park in the area; and,
WHEREAS, It is recommended by the City Engineer, after consultation with the Chief of Police and Director of Public Works, to enforce limited parking hours on White Avenue between Sixth Street and Eight Street, initially at a maximum parked duration of three hours, but also allowing authority to the City Manager to make adjustment of the maximum parking duration upon recommendation to best facilitate parking for the area.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, CALIFORNIA AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1.The City Council does hereby find and determine parking restrictions on White Avenue between Sixth Street and Eighth Street, as recommended by the City Engineer based on consultation with the Chief of Police and Director of Public Works, are authorized as provided for in La Verne Municipal Code Section
10.40.140.
SECTION 2. The City Manager is authorized to adjust the limited parking hours for White Avenue between Sixth Street and Eighth Street, upon consultation, to best facilitate parking in a safe and productive manner, upon placement of authorized signs or markings.
SECTION 3.That the Mayor shall sign and the Deputy City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and thereupon the same shall take effect and be in force.
Resolution No. 25-XX
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of April, 2025. ______________________________
Tim Hepburn, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________
Debra Fritz, Deputy City Clerk
CERTIFICATION
I, Debra Fritz, Deputy City Clerk of the City of La Verne, do hereby certify that Resolution No. 25-XX was duly passed and adopted by the said City Council at a regular meeting of the said Council held on the 21 ST day of April, 2025 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
____________________________________
Debra Fritz, Deputy City Clerk
City of La Verne,City Council
Agenda Report
DATE: April 21, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: JR Ranells, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF SIDE LETTER AGREEMENTS
AMENDING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDINGS BETWEEN THE
CITY OF LA VERNE AND THE LA VERNE CITY EMPLOYEES’
ASSOCIATION, LA VERNE POLICE OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION AND LA VERNE FIREFIGHTERS’ ASSOCIATION REGARDING EDUCATION
INCENTIVES
SUMMARY
In February, the City Council approved Side Letter Agreements to the Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with the La Verne City Employees’ Association (CEA), La Verne Police Officers’ Association (POA), and La Verne Firefighters’ Association (LVFA) that formalized tentative agreements on language changes needed for compliance with California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) requirements. CalPERS recently requested each of the side letters needs a minor amendment related to the effective date.
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Side Letter Agreement amending the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of La Verne and the La Verne City Employees’ Association; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Side Letter Agreement amending the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of La Verne and the La Verne Police Officers’ Association; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Side Letter Agreement amending the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of La Verne and the La Verne Firefighters’ Association.
DISCUSSION
As noted as a possibility in the February agenda report for Side Letter Agreements with employee associations, CalPERS is requesting an additional amendment to be in compliance with their requirements. The City currently has MOUs with the various employee associations and as part of a regular CalPERS audit process, sections of the MOUs were queried related to the reporting of education incentives. Specifically, the audit highlighted education benefits for clarity and consistency in how incentives are documented and reported for pension calculations.
The CalPERS Audit Compliance and Resolution team provided guidance on language changes
Authorizing the Execution of Side Letter Agreements Amending the Memorandum of Understandings Between the City of La Verne and the La Verne City Employees’ Association, La Verne Police Officers’ Association and La Verne Firefighters’ Association Regarding Education Incentives, Page 2
to education incentives, particularly in the context of what constitutes pensionable compensation. In response, the City worked with the respective employee associations (CEA, POA, and LVFA) to revise and update the language in the MOUs to reflect these necessary clarifications. The proposed side letters modified certain sections of the MOUs between the City and each of the employee associations to bring the agreements into compliance with CalPERS regulations. The modifications:
1. Clarified eligibility criteria for education incentives, ensuring that only qualifying incentives that are directly tied to job requirements or skills enhancement will be considered for pension purposes.
2. Defined "education incentive" more specifically, distinguishing between what qualifies as a "bonus" versus pensionable compensation to align with CalPERS' interpretation of pensionable pay.
3. Ensured proper reporting of education incentives on all pay records submitted to CalPERS to avoid any discrepancies or potential penalties.
After the February execution of the various side letter agreements, Finance Staff was informed by CalPERS that the range for each of the side letters needed further modification to coincide with the time frame of the audit period. For example, the February CEA Side Letter included a 2023 start date but to comply with the audit period, the date needs to be amended to 2021. As a result, all three Side Letter Agreements are recommended to have the same effective date.
There are no additional impacts with this change other than being in compliance with the direction of CalPERs. City Staff and the City Attorney recently met with CalPERS representatives to ensure the amendment was appropriate as well as would result in ultimate compliance. Additionally, association representatives are in agreement and supportive of this minor change related to the effective date.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
There is no additional fiscal impact with this City Council action.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
Not applicable.
LEGAL REVIEW
This report was reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.
ATTACHMENTS
1. 2021 effective Resolution for MOU Side Letter Agreements for CalPERS Education Audit
2. 2021 effective SIDE LETTER TO LVCEA_CalPERS Language Changes
3. 2021 effective SIDE LETTER TO LVPOA_CalPERS Language
4. 2021 effective SIDE LETTER TO LVFA_CalPERS Language Changes_2-2025
Coordinated with:
Christy Lopez, Director of Finance
Authorizing the Execution of Side Letter Agreements Amending the Memorandum of Understandings Between the City of La Verne and the La Verne City Employees’ Association, La Verne Police Officers’ Association and La Verne Firefighters’ Association Regarding Education Incentives, Page 3
RESOLUTION NO. 25-XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF SIDE LETTER AGREEMENTS
AMENDING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDINGS BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA VERNE AND THE LA VERNE CITY EMPLOYEES’ ASSOCIATION, LA VERNE POLICE OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION, AND LA VERNE FIREFIGHTERS’
ASSOCIATION REGARDING EDUCATION INCENTIVES
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Verne as follows:
Section 1. The City Manager of the City of La Verne is hereby authorized to execute a Side Letter Agreement to the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of La Verne and the La Verne City Employees’ Association, said side letter being in the form attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference as though the same were set forth in full herein.
Section 2. The City Manager of the City of La Verne is hereby authorized to execute a Side Letter Agreement to the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of La Verne and the La Verne Police Officers’ Association, said side letter being in the form attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference as though the same were set forth in full herein.
Section 3. The City Manager of the City of La Verne is hereby authorized to execute a Side Letter Agreement to the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of La Verne and the La Verne Firefighters’ Association, said side letter being in the form attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference as though the same were set forth in full herein.
Section 4. The Mayor shall sign and the Deputy 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 21st of April, 2025.
_______________________________
Mayor Tim Hepburn
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Debra Fritz, Deputy City Clerk
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 25-XX was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of La Verne at a meeting thereof held on the 21st day of April, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
________________________________
Debra Fritz, Deputy City Clerk
SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT TO THE
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDINGS BETWEEN THE
CITY OF LA VERNE AND THE LA VERNE CITY EMPLOYEES’
ASSOCIATION
The City of La Verne (“City”) and the La Verne City Employees’ Association (“Association”) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) covering the period of July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2025.
The City and the Association have agreed to revise the following sections to ensure compliance with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). These changes are procedural and will not affect the overall compensation structure or employee benefits.
Effective immediately, Article 22 of the MOU will be amended as follows:
•Article 22 – Tuition Reimbursement/Certificate Incentive/Education Incentive
C. Certificates attained prior to employment with the City, will only be eligible if the employee is required to renew said certificate(s) through retesting or continuing education hours or classes.
D.Education/Performance Incentive. Employees who have obtained job related education and satisfy performance criteria specified below shall receive an additional five percent (5%) differential above base salary. To be eligible, an employee must satisfy the following criteria and submit the “Educational Incentive Form” to their supervisor for review:
1. Except as provided in subsection 4 below, the employee must have successfully completed five (5) job related college level three (3) unit courses.
2. If an employee hired after January 1, 1998, has completed three or more job related classes within the five years prior to employment, only three additional classes are necessary to qualify for the bonus. In these cases, if not enough job related classes are available, the City will expand the scope of the classes on an as needed basis.
3. Courses that employees have submitted for tuition reimbursement under subsection A of this article are eligible for the 5% incentive. Eligible employees must document and submit their eligibility by completing the “Educational Incentive Form” to their supervisor for review and approval.
The incentive will be included on the first pay period following submission of adequate documentation and approval.
DATED___________________________ DATED__________________________ LA VERNE CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOC. CITY OF LA VERNE By__________________________ By ____________________________ LVCEA Representative Ken Domer, City Manager By___________________________ By ____________________________ LVCEA Representative JR Ranells, Assistant City Manager
SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT TO THE
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE
CITY OF LA VERNE AND THE LA VERNE POLICE OFFICERS’
ASSOCIATION
The City of La Verne (“City”) and the La Verne Police Officers’ Association (“Association”) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) covering the period of July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2025.
The City and the Association have agreed to revise the following sections to ensure compliance with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). These changes are procedural and will not affect the overall compensation structure or employee benefits.
Effective July 1, 2021, Articles 10 and 22 of the current MOU will be amended as follows:
• Article 10 – Special Assignment Pay
A. D. Lead Motor Officer Differential — At the discretion of the Chief of Police, following the conclusion of a competitive selection process, one (1) employee assigned to motorcycle patrol duty may be designated as Lead Motor Officer and will be placed into the position of Lead Motor within the salary schedule which includes a monthly salary differential of $100 in recognition of the following duties and responsibilities and is part of the base salary:
1. Supervise commercial vehicle enforcement;
2. Supervise special event traffic activities, incl uding DUI checkpoints;
3. Determine and justify traffic enforcement traini ng and budget needs;
4. Monitor citation productivity;
5. Develop motor officer schedule in conjunction wi th watch commander;
6. Coordinate with schools and crossing guards to p rovide safe routes to schools;
7. Supervise and coordinate investigations of fatal traffic accidents;
8. Review collision reports for CHP and SWITRS inpu t;
9. Pursue traffic grant opportunities.
• Article 22 – Education Incentive/P.O.S.T. and Tuiti on Reimbursement A. Education Incentive Pay/P.O.S.T. . The City shall pay education incentive for job related degrees and or P.O.S.T. Certificates to sworn personnel at the following rates:
a. 7% of base monthly salary for AA/AS degree (or e quivalent units)or Intermediate P.O.S.T certificate.
b. 9.5% of base monthly salary for a BA/BS degree o r Advanced P.O.S.T certificate.
c. 12% of base monthly salary for a BA/BS degree an d Advanced P.O.S.T certificate. For reporting purposes, employees with the BA/BS degree and
Advanced P.O.S.T. will have the inventive reported to CalPERS as a 6% for Education Incentive Pay and 6% for P.O.S.T. Certificate.
Degree units must be with an institution recognized by P.O.S.T. for certificate purposes.
These amounts are not cumulative.
DATED___________________________ DATED_____________ _____________
LA VERNE POLICE OFFICERS’ ASSOC. CITY OF LA VERNE
By_______________________________ By _____________________________ LVPOA Representative Ken Domer, City Manager
By_______________________________ By______________ ________________ LVPOA Representative JR Ranells , Assistant City Manager
SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT TO THE
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE
CITY OF LA VERNE AND THE LA VERNE FIREFIGHTERS’
ASSOCIATION
The City of La Verne (“City”) and the La Verne Firefighters’ Association (“Association”) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) covering the period of July 1, 2021 – December 31, 2026.
The City and the Association have agreed to revise the following sections to ensure compliance with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). These changes are procedural and will not affect the overall compensation structure or employee benefits.
Effective July 1, 2021, Article 1 & 8 of the current MOU will be amended as follows:
Article 1 – Recognition
The City recognizes the Association as the recognized employee organization for the following classifications:
Firefighter
Firefighter Paramedic
Fire Engineer
Fire Engineer Paramedic
Fire Captain
Fire Captain Paramedic
All employees in the classification of Firefighter who possess paramedic certification will be in the classification of Firefighter Paramedic. The base salary for Firefighter Paramedic shall equal the base salary for Firefighter plus the equivalent to fifteen percent (15%) above the Step 5 Firefighter base salary. Wherever there is an increase in the base salary for the Firefighter classification, there shall be an equivalent increase to the Firefighter Paramedic classification. All employees in the classification of Fire Engineer who possess paramedic certification will be in the classification of Fire Engineer Paramedic. The base salary for Fire Engineer Paramedic shall equal the base salary for Fire Engineer plus the equivalent to fifteen percent (15%) above the Step 5 Firefighter base salary. Wherever there is an increase in the base salary for the Fire Engineer classification, there shall be an equivalent increase to the Fire Engineer Paramedic classification. All employees in the classification of Fire Captain who possess paramedic certification will be in the classification of Fire Captain Paramedic. The base salary for Fire Captain Paramedic shall equal the base salary for Fire Captain plus the equivalent to fifteen percent (15%) above the Step 5 Firefighter base salary. Wherever there is an increase in the base salary for the Fire Captain classification, there shall be an equivalent increase to the Fire Captain Paramedic classification.
Article 8 – Salary Rates and Step Advancements
B.Paramedic Program.
1.Maintenance of Certification. Employees in a paramedic classification will be required to maintain current certification through the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services. In the event that an employee in a paramedic classification fails to maintain paramedic certification, said employee will be given a grace period of three (3) months to enable him/her to regain the
certification. During such grace period, the employee's salary will be reduced to the equivalent salary step of their rank (i.e. step 5 Firefighter Paramedic would be reduced to step 5 Firefighter). If following the grace period, the employee is unable to regain his/her certification or secure a voluntary reassignment to another budgeted position, said employee may be subject to discharge without affective the bumping or layoff of another employee with less seniority.
2.Paramedic Coordinators. At the discretion of the Fire Chief three (3) employees that possess a current, valid Paramedic certificate may be designated as Paramedic Coordinator. Employees so designated by the Fire Chief shall be paid a monthly stipend of two and one-half percent (2.5%) above their current salary. In the event that the Fire Chief determines that a change of the individuals assigned to serve as Paramedic Coordinators is in order, the Fire Chief may affect such a replacement unilaterally without prior notice or due process.
D.Driver Operator Program. Beginning in July 2015, the City will establish a Driver Operator Certification Program to be paid once annually at the amount of $600.
Eligibility for this program is as follows:
•Must complete Driver Operator 1A and 1B
•Must submit proof of completion of all required courses toward the Driver Operator Certification from the California State Fire Marshal’s Office to the Training Chief
•Must log a minimum of 40 hours operating a Fire Department apparatus in the current fiscal year (July – June) before being eligible •La Verne Firefighters Association members on new employment/initial probation are not eligible (does not apply to members on promotional probation)
•La Verne Firefighter Association members receiving the Company Officer Certification payment will not be eligible for the Driver Operator Certification payment
The above eligibility requirements for the Driver Operator Certification Program must be met no later than July 1 of each year to receive the annual payment amount. The parties intend that the payment made pursuant to the Driver Operator Program shall be reported to CalPERS as Educational Incentive pay. If CalPERS or any court determines that payments made pursuant to the Driver Operator Program are not deemed part of reportable compensation, then the City shall not be liable for any loss of retirement benefits as a result of the determination.
DATED___________________________ DATED__________________________ LA VERNE FIREFIGHTERS’ ASSOC. CITY OF LA VERNE
By_______________________________ By_______________________________ LVFA Representative Ken Domer, City Manager
By_______________________________ By_______________________________ LVFA Representative JR Ranells, Assistant City Manager
City of La Verne,City Council
Agenda Report
DATE: April 21, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Christy Lopez, Finance Director
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING TO DETERMINE NECESSITY OF UTILITY USER'S TAX.
SUMMARY
In accordance with the City of La Verne's Municipal Code (Sec. 3.10.170), an annual public hearing is required to assess the need for the continuation of the City's Utility User's Tax (UUT).
UUT is the third-largest tax revenue for the General Fund, supporting essential City services such as police, fire, recreation, and public works services. UUT is vital to fund and maintain essential City services.
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council maintain the City's Utility User's Tax at the current voter-approved rates for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
DISCUSSION
In March of 1999, La Verne residents approved "Measure S" which established the City's first- ever Utility User's Tax (UUT) on gas, electric, and telephone services. The approved UUT revenue was viewed as a "replacement" for the revenues lost by the elimination of the city-wide Landscape and Lighting Assessment District. As such, the 1999 UUT rates were calculated to mirror the charges of the assessment district. The ballot measure set forth a 4% utility tax and a 2% discounted utility tax for senior housing complexes, mobile home parks, churches, private schools, and non-profit organizations that are exempt under IRS section 501(c)3.
In March of 2005, a new ballot measure was placed on the general election to amend "Measure S" and increase the existing UUT rates. La Verne voters approved the ballot measure, increasing regular UUT rates from 4% to 6% on gas, electric, and telephone services, as well as increasing the discounted UUT rate from 2% to 3% for qualifying groups.
During the 2012 Special Election, "Measure P" was approved by La Verne voters and reduced the UUT rate for telecommunication services. The existing 6% rate was reduced to 5.75%; gas and electric rates remained at 6%.
Effective January 1, 2016, California Assembly Bill 1717, the Local Prepaid Mobile Telephony Services Collections Act, took effect and required California retailers and online sellers to collect a tax charge from prepaid wireless consumers. AB 1717 had a sunset clause for 2020 but was extended until January 1, 2026.
The current Utility User Tax rates for the City of La Verne are as follows:
Public Hearing to Determine Necessity of Utility User's Tax., Page 2
ITEM TAX AMOUNT
Telecommunication Services 5.75 %
Prepaid Wireless 5.50 %
Electricity 6.00 %
Gas 6.00 %
For more information, please visit: https://www.cityoflaverne.org/415/Utility-User-Tax or https://www.uutinfo.org.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
Within the past ten fiscal years, UUT has generated an annual revenue source ranging between $2.7 million and $3.8 million. For the current Fiscal Year 2024/25, UUT is budgeted to generate $3,711,092. The budget for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2025/26 is currently being developed and Staff anticipates UUT revenues will remain necessary to mitigate potential budgetary shortfalls.
The Utility User's Tax provides a stable, reliable, and necessary revenue source for the City.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
Not applicable.
LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney has reviewed and approved this report. The Notice of Public Hearing for this item was published per State Law on April 11, 2025, in the Legal Notice section of the Los Angeles Times (page B4).
ATTACHMENTS
None
Report Prepared By:
Jesus Jaimes, Accountant
City of La Verne,City Council
Agenda Report
DATE: April 21, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Christy Lopez, Finance Director
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN INCREASE IN THE PARAMEDIC FEE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 FROM $6.50 TO $6.70.
SUMMARY
The annual review of the Paramedic Service Fee is necessary to maintain financial sustainability and high-quality emergency medical services. The City Council will determine whether an adjustment to the current fee is required based on financial projections, operational needs, and public input during the hearing. The fee adjustment, if approved, will continue to support: Paramedic services; Emergency ambulance transportation; and, Insurance billing mechanisms to ensure no out-of-pocket costs for residents.
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council adopt the resolution titled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 PARAMEDIC SERVICE FEE,” to adjust the monthly paramedic service fee from $6.50 to $6.70.
DISCUSSION
In November 1980, La Verne residents approved Measure GG, establishing a dedicated funding source for the La Verne Fire Department’s Paramedic Program. This measure introduced the Paramedic Service Fee to ensure that residents could receive Advanced Life Support (ALS) services and emergency transportation without direct out-of-pocket expenses.
In 1981, revenue from the Paramedic Service Fee covered approximately 20% of the Fire Department’s operations, with personnel costs of $718,665, a total budget of $1,043,720, and an estimated 1,168 medical calls. More than 40 years later, in Fiscal Year 2024-25, the fee now supports just 7% of the Fire Department’s budget, which includes personnel costs of $12.3 million and a total budget of $14.2 million. As reported in the 2024 City End of the Year Report, there were 3,300 medical calls for service out of the over 4,800 calls for service to the Fire Department.
When the fee was originally approved, a portion of the Fire Department was staffed by volunteer or part-time firefighters, which significantly reduced program costs. Today, the department is staffed by a full-time, professional workforce, and the cost structure reflects that shift—including higher wages and additional pay for ambulance operators and paramedic- certified staff.
Although the current cost analysis supporting the program includes the pay differential for paramedic-certified employees, it does not reflect the full operational cost, as it only accounts
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for a portion of salary and benefit expenses. Using this simplified methodology, the estimated cost to operate the Paramedic Program in Fiscal Year 2025-26 is $3,922,390. This gap highlights the ongoing challenge: revenue from the Paramedic Service Fee is not sufficient to fully fund the program’s expenses.
The Paramedic Service Fee is billed bimonthly through the Municipal Services Bill and applies to each residential, commercial, or industrial unit. The fee is subject to annual review and may be adjusted based on financial need and service costs, but any increases are limited to the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
In Fiscal Year 2023-24, the fee generated $1,008,605 in revenue. As of July 2024, the fee is set at $6.50 per month, and is projected to generate $1,052,373 in the current Fiscal Year 2024-25.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
Based on estimated appropriations for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget, operating costs for paramedic and ambulance services are projected at $3,922,390.
This figure includes 100% of the costs for the Ambulance Operators and Paramedic Services divisions, as well as 15% of personnel costs for administrative and paramedic staff assigned to other divisions. The 15% allocation corresponds to the pay rate for Firefighters, Engineers, and Captains who hold a Paramedic Certification, as their compensation is calculated at a higher rate on the salary schedule. Administrative staff costs are also included, as these positions provide oversight and support for paramedic and ambulance operations.
A 3% increase in the paramedic fee is projected to generate an additional $31,571 in revenue, bringing the total estimated revenue to $1,083,944.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
Not applicable.
LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney has reviewed and approved this report. The Notice of Public Hearing for this item was published per State Law on April 11, 2025, in the Legal Notice section of the Los Angeles Times (page B4).
ATTACHMENTS
1. 25-26 Paramedic Fee
2. Reso No. 25-XX Paramedic Service Fee Adjustment
Report Prepared By:
Isabella Guzman, Senior Accountant
CITY OF LA VERNE
FY 2025-26 PARAMEDIC FEE
RESOLUTION NO. 25-XX 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS
OVERVIEW ................................ ................................................................ ................................ ............... 2 ESTIMATED REVENUES & EXPENDITURES ................................ ................................................................ .. 3 CONSUMER PRICE INDEX ................................ ................................ ................................ ......................... 4
CITY OF LA VERNE
FY 2025-26 PARAMEDIC FEE
RESOLUTION NO. 25-XX 2
OVERVIEW
MEASURE GG
In November 1980, the residents of La Verne approved Measure GG, establishing a funding mechanism for the La Verne Fire Department's Paramedic Program.
This measure introduced a Paramedic Service Fee to ensure that residents receive Advanced Life Support (ALS) services and emergency transportation to local hospitals without incurring out -of-pocket expenses.
Key Details:
• Initial Fee: The Paramedic Service Fee was initially set at $1.75 per month per commercial, industrial, or residential unit, effective January 1981. • Current Fee: As of July 2024, the fee was $6.50 per month.
The fee generated $960,044 in Fiscal Year 2022-23. In Fiscal Year 2023-24, the fee generated $1,008,605. As of July 2024, the Paramedic Service Fee was set at $6.50 per month per residential, commercial, or industrial unit. It is estimated to generate $1,052,373 at the end of Fiscal Year 2024 -25. • Fee Adjustments: The fee is subject to annual review. Each April, starting from 1981, the City Council holds a public hearing to set the fee for the following fiscal year, ensuring it does not exceed the service fee limit.
• Billing: The fee is included in the municipal services bill, typically alongside water and/or refuse charges, and is billed bimonthly. Nonpayment can result in a lien on the property or other legal actions.
• Fund Allocation: All collected fees are deposited into the Paramedic Service Fund, dedicated solely to the provision and administration of emergency paramedic and ambulance services in La Verne.
In April 2003, the City Council authorized the La Verne Fire Department to bill residents' insurance companies for paramedic services, ensuring no out-of-pocket costs for residents. Non-residents receiving emergency medical services are charged fees without consideration for out-of-pocket expenses.
Residents may receive a "Request for Insurance Information" form after using paramedic services. This form allows the billing company to charge the insurance provider. Residents are protected from additional costs beyond what their insurance covers.
The Paramedic Service Fee is crucial in maintaining the financial sustainability of La Verne's emergency medical services, ensuring residents have access to essential paramedic and ambulance services without direct charges during emergencies.
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FY 2025-26 PARAMEDIC FEE
RESOLUTION NO. 25-XX 3
ESTIMATED REVENUES & EXPENDITURES
REVENUES
General Fund
Insurance Billings: $1,800,000
Measure GG
Paramedic Service Fee: $1,083,944
Total Estimated Revenues: $2,883,944
EXPENDITURES
Personnel
Administration (15%): $24,938
Paramedics (15%): $1,807,899
Ambulance Operators: $1,202,921
Paramedic Services: $107,143
Operations
Administration: $22,963
Emergency Services (15%): $71,251
Ambulance Operators: $68,050
Paramedic Services: $617,225
Total Estimated Expenditures: $3,922,390
Percent Change Percent Change
Indexes 1 Month Indexes 1 Month
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Oct Sep Oct Sep Oct Oct Oct Sep Oct Sep Oct Oct
2023 2024 2024 2024 2024 2024 2023 2024 2024 2024 2024 2024 U. S. City Average.............................................. 307.671 315.301 315.664 2.4 2.6 0.1 302.071 309.046 309.358 2.2 2.4 0.1 West................................................................... 327.708 334.265 334.558 2.1 2.1 0.1 320.039 325.985 326.153 1.9 1.9 0.1 West – Size Class A 1.......................................... 336.826 344.866 344.947 2.5 2.4 0.0 325.979 332.789 332.889 2.1 2.1 0.0 West – Size Class B/C 2...................................... 191.321 194.320 194.632 1.6 1.7 0.2 193.068 196.191 196.333 1.7 1.7 0.1 Mountain3…………………………………………… 129.978 131.721 131.718 1.4 1.3 0.0 131.662 133.219 133.104 1.2 1.1 -0.1 Pacific3……………………………………………… 126.382 129.242 129.400 2.3 2.4 0.1 127.414 130.097 130.231 2.2 2.2 0.1 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA………… 324.545 334.123 334.242 2.8 3.0 0.0 313.122 321.488 321.505 2.6 2.7 0.0 Percent Change Percent Change
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Sep Jul Sep Jul Sep Sep Sep Jul Sep Jul Sep Sep
2023 2024 2024 2024 2024 2024 2023 2024 2024 2024 2024 2024 Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA3………… 131.372 133.113 133.179 2.8 1.4 0.0 131.946 133.830 133.881 2.8 1.5 0.0 San Diego-Carlsbad, CA.………......................... 367.185 375.072 376.221 3.5 2.5 0.3 349.402 355.729 357.105 3.3 2.2 0.4 Urban Hawaii………………………………………… 328.905 340.439 342.676 4.5 4.2 0.7 327.946 340.031 342.294 4.6 4.4 0.7 Percent Change Percent Change
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2023 2024 2024 2024 2024 2024 2023 2024 2024 2024 2024 2024 Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ4…………………… 181.391 184.474 184.214 2.3 1.6 -0.1 181.521 183.941 183.158 2.0 0.9 -0.4 San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA................ 341.219 349.290 349.370 2.7 2.4 0.0 337.698 344.633 345.472 2.4 2.3 0.2 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA............................ 345.992 355.179 356.212 3.1 3.0 0.3 340.263 349.156 349.417 3.0 2.7 0.1 Urban Alaska.……………………………………… 263.984 267.313 269.404 1.5 2.1 0.8 261.285 265.190 265.347 1.5 1.6 0.1 NOTE: In January 2018, BLS introduced a new geographic area sample for the Consumer Price Index (CPI): www.bls.gov/regions/west/factsheet/2018cpirevisionwest.pdf 1967=100 base year indexes and tables with semiannual and annual average data are available at: www.bls.gov/regions/west/factsheet/consumer-price-index-data-tables.htm
MONTHLY DATA
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CONSUMER PRICE INDEXES PACIFIC CITIES AND U. S. CITY AVERAGE October 2024
(All items indexes. 1982-84=100 unless otherwise noted. Not seasonally adjusted.) All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) 1 Population over 2,500,000 2 Population 2,500,000 and under, Dec 1996 = 100 3 Dec 2017=100 4 Dec 2001=100 Release date November 13, 2024. The next release date is scheduled for December 11, 2024. For questions, please contact us at [email protected] or (415) 625-2270.
BI-MONTHLY DATA
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BI-MONTHLY DATA
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CITY OF LA VERNE
FY 2025-26 PARAMEDIC FEE
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RESOLUTION NO. 25-xx
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 PARAMEDIC SERVICE FEE.
WHEREAS, in 1980 voters approved a Paramedic Service Fee to be used solely for the provision and administration of emergency paramedic and ambulance services in the City of La Verne; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has received the proposed adjustments to the Paramedic Service Fee for Fiscal Year 2025-26, commencing July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026; and,
WHEREAS, a duly noticed public hearing was held on April 21, 2025 to take public testimony and consider the proposed adjustments to the Paramedic Service Fee for Fiscal Year 2025-26; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is necessary to adjust the Paramedic Service fee by the October CPI of the previous year for the Los Angeles- Long Beach-Anaheim Area calculated at 3%;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Verne as follows:
Section 1.That the Paramedic Service Fee for fiscal year 2025-26 be $6.70 per month per commercial, industrial or residential unit, effective July 1, 2025.
Section 2.That the Mayor shall sign and the Deputy 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 21st day of April, 2025.
Mayor Tim Hepburn
ATTEST:
Debra Fritz, Deputy City Clerk
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 25-XX was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of La Verne at a meeting thereof held on the 21st day of April 2025, by the following vote:
Reso No. 25-xx Page 2 of 2
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
____________________________________
Debra Fritz, Deputy City Clerk
City of La Verne,City Council
Agenda Report
DATE: April 21, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Christy Lopez, Finance Director
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE.
SUMMARY
The City's Comprehensive Fee Schedule is reviewed each year as part of the annual budget process. Adjustments are made to reflect changes in the cost of services in accordance with State and local law. The proposed Resolution provides for adjustment to the 2025-26 Comprehensive Fee Schedule.
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council adopt a Resolution titled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 24-48 RELATIVE
TO CERTAIN FEES AND POLICIES FOR SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF LA VERNE."
DISCUSSION
As part of the City’s annual budget review, the attached updates to the Comprehensive Fee Schedule reflect adjustments based on the actual cost of providing related services. Consistent with prior years, a notice was published in a newspaper of general circulation on April 11, 2025, to inform the public of this hearing. The proposed fee changes apply to the categories listed below:
New Fees
Public Works Fees
Standard Inspection Fees
The proposed revisions to the existing rate for New Residential and New/Existing Industrial, Commercial, Professional, and Institutional Construction establish two different rates: one for regular working hours (Monday – Thursday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM) and one for after-hours inspections.
• The standard rate remains $110, with an additional $20 charge for each inspection beyond two.
• A new after-hours inspection rate of $340 per inspection is introduced, which includes two hours of staff time and City vehicle usage.
Water System Connection Fees
Although these fees are currently active as they are included in Resolution 18-73 (which
Public Hearing to Approve the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Comprehensive Fee Schedule., Page 2
established water and sewer fees), they had previously been omitted from the Comprehensive Fee Schedule and are now being added.
• Meter Installation Fees, Service Installation Fees, and Plan Check and Inspection Fees are now listed.
• Updates to the Service Installation Fees reflect recent cost increases, including a $13,455 increase for 1-inch services and a $17,232 increase for 2-inch services. These adjustments are based on actual material costs incurred during a recent installation and reflect the fact that rates have not been updated since 2015. • The proposed sewer connection fee is calculated by dividing the total cost of the City’s sewer infrastructure by the number of lateral connections, ensuring each new connection pays a proportionate share of the system’s capital costs. This method complies with Government Code Sections 66013 and 66016 and supports equitable funding for long- term infrastructure needs. The proposed fee of $1,683 represents an increase of $1,558 and, similar to the City’s water connection fees, has not been updated since 2015.
These fees apply to individuals requesting water service for one or more parcels that do not have an existing connection to the City’s water system.
Fire Department Fees
Incident Mitigation Cost
The proposed Incident Mitigation Cost replaces the existing Cost of Recovery for Fire Department Response (Section 6 – Other). This update provides more detailed categories, including:
• Motor Vehicle Incidents
• Fire Incidents
• Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Responses
• Water Incidents
• Incident Command and Support Services
The La Verne Fire Department (LVFD) participates in a cost-recovery program to recoup expenses associated with emergency response services provided to responsible parties.
Charges are determined based on the type and complexity of each incident and are subject to annual adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the Los Angeles area. The CPI adjustment is based on the index for the same month in the prior year that the resolution is adopted. Billing is managed by Fire Recovery USA and applies to services such as fire suppression, hazardous materials response, extrication, and fire investigations.
Update of Current Fees
Public Works Fees
Post-Miramar Connection Fee
The Post Miramar (Water System Facilities) Fee, previously included in the 2019 Development Impact Fee Report, has been removed. This change reflects a 2020 agreement between the City and Three Valleys Municipal Water District, which redefined responsibilities for the Miramar Facility and rendered the fee unnecessary.
Refuse and Recycling Fees
Public Hearing to Approve the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Comprehensive Fee Schedule., Page 3
An annual inflation-based increase in refuse collection fees is proposed in accordance with the City’s contract with Waste Management, Inc. The adjustment represents a 4.44% increase, effective through June 30, 2026.
Police Department Fees
Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) Fees
• The administrative fee for a new CCW permit is proposed to decrease from $100 to $50. • The renewal fee is proposed to increase from $25 to $75.
Fire Department Fees
Cost of Recovery for Fire Department Response
This fee category has been eliminated and replaced with the more detailed Incident Mitigation Cost structure as described above.
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
In alignment with AB 716 and industry best practices, the City's EMS base rate has been revised to include charges that were previously itemized separately:
• Dispatch Fee
• Medical Supplies
• Documentation Fee
A flat rate of $75 has been added to both Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) fees to account for these bundled costs.
Medical Supplies and Night Charge fees have also been updated to align with the Los Angeles County Rate, replacing the previous flat fees of $34 and $31, respectively.
The Documentation Fee for non-residents has been eliminated.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
Refuse and recycling rate adjustments are figured using a formula which utilizes the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and is set by the agreement with the waste hauler, Waste Management. 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 2025-26.
Approval of the updated user fees and charges will result in increased cost recovery of revenues to the General and Water Fund. Actual cost recovery related to user fees and charges are dependent upon actual activity in requests for these services and are difficult to estimate due to changes in activity levels from year to year.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
Not applicable
LEGAL REVIEW
Public Hearing to Approve the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Comprehensive Fee Schedule., Page 4
The City Attorney has reviewed the proposed Fee Resolution. The Notice of Public Hearing for this item was published per State Law on April 11, 2025, in the Legal Notice section of the Los Angeles Times (page B4).
ATTACHMENTS
1. 25-26 Comprehensive Fee Schedule_Final
2. 25-26 Comprehensive Fee Schedule_Tracked Changes
3. 25-26_Comparison Table
4. Resolution No. 25-XX, Comprehensive Fee Schedule Fiscal Year 2025-26
Report Prepared By:
Elizabeth Luo, Sr. Management Analyst
CITY OF LA VERNE
FY 2025-26 COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1
COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE
(EXCLUDES WATER AND SEWER UTILITY FEES)
SUMMARIZED FROM RESOLUTION NO. 24-26
RESOLUTION NO. 25-XX
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025
TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION ......................................................................................................................... 3 TIME AND MATERIAL DEPOSITS .......................................................................................................... 3 BILLING ............................................................................................................................................ 3 LATE PAYMENT CHARGE .................................................................................................................... 3 REVISIONS ........................................................................................................................................ 3 RECORDS ......................................................................................................................................... 3 HARDSHIPS ...................................................................................................................................... 4
PAYMENT OF BUSINESS LICENSE FEES AND OLD TOWN BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FEES FOR REMOTE POINT OF SALE BUSINESSES ................................................................................................ 4 OTHER FEES AND CHARGES FOR SERVICE ......................................................................................... 4 EXEMPTION OF FEES ......................................................................................................................... 4 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT .................................................................................................................. 5 DIVISION OF LAND FILING FEES ......................................................................................................... 5 LAND USE FILING FEES ...................................................................................................................... 6 ENVIRONMENTAL FILING FEES .......................................................................................................... 8 PRECISE PLAN FILING FEES ............................................................................................................... 8 OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ................................................................................................... 10 PUBLIC ART IN LIEU FEE................................................................................................................... 12 PARKING MITIGATION DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE ........................................................................... 12 OLD TOWN LA VERNE MERCHANT PARKING PERMIT ......................................................................... 12 STREET VACATIONS ......................................................................................................................... 12 ANNEXATION PROCESSING ............................................................................................................. 12 APPEALS ......................................................................................................................................... 12 IMPROVEMENTS, PLAN CHECKING, AND INSPECTION FEES ............................................................. 13 BUILDING PERMITS ......................................................................................................................... 13
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PUBLIC WORKS FEES ............................................................................................................................ 14 STORM DRAIN FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE ..................................................................... 16 UNDERGROUND UTILITIES FEE ........................................................................................................ 16
RATE, FEES, CHARGES, AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE FOR THE FURNISHING OF WATER BY THE CITY OF LA VERNE ................................................................................................................................... 16 REFUSE AND RECYCLING COLLECTION SERVICE CHARGES ............................................................. 19 SEWER SERVICE CHARGES.............................................................................................................. 23 POLICE DEPARTMENT FEES................................................................................................................... 24 FIRE DEPARTMENT FEES ....................................................................................................................... 27 REGULATORY PERMIT FILING FEES ....................................................................................................... 35 ANIMAL CONTROL FEES ........................................................................................................................ 36 OTHER FEES .......................................................................................................................................... 38 FEE REDUCTION FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS ............................................................... 40
CITY OF LA VERNE
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GENERAL INFORMATION 3
GENERAL INFORMATION
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. Staff’s 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 the 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.
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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 application 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.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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, LOT MERGERS,
AND REVERSIONS TO ACREAGE
$1,000 initial deposit plus $35 per lot prior to merger or reversion.
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 FOR
ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS UNDER THE
“IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1915”
Initial deposit of $1,000
8. CONDITIONS, COVENANTS, &
RESTRICTIONS (C.C. & R’S) REVIEW
Initial deposit of $1,500
9. CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE $250 fee
10. HOUSING DEVELOPMENT IMPACT
LINKAGE FEE FOR AFFORDABLE
HOUSING
$1,500 per new residential unit in projects of three or more units for which purchase 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.
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LAND USE FILING FEES
Items in this category identified with an "initial deposit" are charged on a time and material basis.
1. GENERAL PLAN/ZONING 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 o Initial deposit of $2,000 for multi -family residential uses in excess of two dwelling units
per lot;
o Initial deposits of $750 for second residential
dwelling unit per lot and/or duplexes;
o $2,000 deposit – all nonresidential uses;
o $1,500 deposit for single family residential
dwelling uses
5. MINOR EXCEPTIONS $300 fee nonresidential
6. CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
A. RESIDENTIAL USES IN EXCESS OF TWO
DWELLING UNITS PER LOT
o Initial deposit of $2,000 for multi -family
residential uses in excess of two dwelling units
per lot;
o Initial deposit of $1,500 for second residential
dwelling unit per lot and/or duplexes;
o $1,500 deposit per lot for all other conditional
uses in single family residential dwelling zones
B. COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL,
INSTITUTIONAL
o $2,000 deposit
o $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
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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 PLANNING FEE A five percent (5%) fee is applied to the 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. SMALL CELL DESIGN REVIEW Initial Deposit of $500
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21. TECHNOLOGY FEE A two percent (2%) fee is applied on all Building Permits to cover permit software licensing, plan
review software licensing, and additional technology
costs associated with permitting, plan review, and
inspections.
ENVIRONMENTAL FILING FEES
Items in this category identified with an “initial deposit” are charged on a time and materials basis.
1. CATEGORIAL EXEMPTION $25 flat fee
2. INITIAL STUDY REVIEW Initial deposit of $2,500
(includes County filing and posting fees)
3. FULL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT Initial deposit of $5,000 (includes County 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 a. Single Family Residential - initial deposit of $250
b. Multi Family Residential - initial deposit of $1,000 c. Non Residential - initial deposit of $1,000 deposit
7. Solar collectors – Non-residential - $150 fee
8. Oversized antenna review – $50 fee
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9. Tree removal permit - $500 deposit (includes actual cost for professional services, e.g. landscape architect, arborist)
10. Residential exterior alterations, with no increase in square footage, visible from street or public place - $50 fee
11. Historic Preservation Review - Initial deposit of $500 on projects that require the use of an Historic Preservation Architect to assist with the review.
12. Personal cannabis propagation permit application fee - $25
13. Entertainment Permits: $500 Initial Deposit
a. Annual Fee $120
14. Over the Counter Planning Approvals
a. Residential Additions or Accessory Structures that are not Patio Covers (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:
a. Initial Master Sign Application – $750 deposit
b. 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)
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7. 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 (1.5%) 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.
6. Temporary Storage Container Permit (not requiring CUP)
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 GENRAL PLAN
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
(OVER 10 PAGES)
$5 each
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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 ORDIANCE $15 each
I. GENERAL PLAN MAP $5 each
J. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORTS Actual cost of duplication K. OTHER DOCUMENTS 15¢ per copy
3. RECORDS MANAGEMENT CHANGE 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 CHARGED AT TIME OF FILING)
$150
B. NON-DEPOSIT PROJECTS, EXCEPT
SINGLE FAMILY CONSTRUCTION AND
SECOND UNITS ON SINGLE-FAMILY LOTS
$150
C. NEW SINGLE-FAMILY UNITS ON SINGLE-
FAMILY LOTS; REMODELS, ADDITIONS,
ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AND
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS ON
SINGLE-FAMILY LOTS
$55
D. APPLICATIONS WITH BASE FEES OF $100
OR LESS
No charge
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.
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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
AGREEMENT
$500 fee
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.
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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 (1.5%) 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 (1.5%) 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.
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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 FEES:
ANNUAL FEE $90
SINGLE TRIP FEE $16
STANDARD INSPECTION FEES
A. NEW RESIDENTIAL, AND NEW AND
EXISTING INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL,
PROFESSIONAL AND INSTITUTIONAL
CONSTRUCTION
1) BUSINESS HOURS
(MON-THURS 7AM- 4PM)
$110 plus $20 for each inspection in excess of two
2) AFTER HOURS INSPECTIONS $340 per inspection
B. 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 DEPOSITS $3,000/year – Any damages to be recovered from deposit
3. BARRICADES/DEPOSITS K-RAIL RENTAL
RATES
A. TYPE 1 (STANDARD/SINGLE PANEL) $40/deposit $2/day each B. TYPE 2 (STANDARD 2 PANEL/A-FRAME) $50/deposit $3/day each C. FEE TO MAKE READY BARRICADES IF
PICKED UP BY USER.
$10 minimum charge – 1st 10 units
$1 per unit over 10
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D. FEE IF DELIVERED TO USER
(NO READY FEE APPLIES)
$30
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 SINGS $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 FEES 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.
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STORM DRAIN FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE
1. RESIDENTIAL
UPON APPLICATION FOR A BUILDING PERMIT
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW BUILDING
(OR AN ADDITION AND/OR REMODEL WITH A
VALUATION OF $75,000) TO BE USED FOR
RESIDENTIAL PURPOSES
$175 for each one-tenth (1/10) gross acre or fraction
thereof, provided that maximum fee for single-family
residence shall not exceed $350
2. NONRESIDENTIAL
UPON APPLICATION FOR A BUILDING PERMIT
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW BUILDING
(OR AN ADDITION AND/OR REMODEL WITH A
VALUATION OF $75,000) TO BE USED FOR
NONRESIDENTIAL PURPOSES
$350 for each one-tenth (1/10) gross acre or fraction
thereof
UNDERGROUND UTILITIES FEE
1. RESIDENTIAL
UPON APPLICATION FOR A BUILDING PERMIT
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW BUILDING
(OR AN ADDITION AND/OR REMODEL WITH A
VALUATION OF $75,000) TO BE USED FOR
RESIDENTIAL PURPOSES
$175 for each one-tenth (1/10) gross acre or fraction
thereof, provided that maximum fee for single-family
residence shall not exceed $350
2. NONRESIDENTIAL
UPON APPLICATION FOR A BUILDING PERMIT
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW BUILDING
(OR AN ADDITION AND/OR REMODEL WITH A
VALUATION OF $75,000) TO BE USED FOR
NONRESIDENTIAL PURPOSES
$350 for each one-tenth (1/10) gross acre or fraction
thereof
RATE, 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.
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Water System Connection Fees shall be the amounts listed on the table above plus any additional costs related to parts or labor.
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:
¾ - INCH $385
1 - INCH $495
1½ - 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
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E. 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.
F. 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.
G. METER INSTALLATION
METER
SIZE
STANDARD
RATE
RATE W/ REMOTE
1 - INCH $533 $733
1.5 - INCH $1,126 $1,301
2 - INCH $1,396 $1,726
OVER 2 - INCHES ACTUAL COST OF LABOR AND MATERIAL PLUS 25% OF SUCH COST FOR TOOLS,
ADMINISTRATION AND MISCELLANEOUS
COSTS
H. SERVICE INSTALLATION
1 - INCH $17,916
2 - INCH $22,872
OVER 2 - INCHES ACTUAL COST OF LABOR AND MATERIAL
PLUS 25% OF SUCH COST FOR TOOLS,
ADMINISTRATION AND MISCELLANEOUS
COSTS
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I. PLAN CHECK AND INSPECTION – WATER
PLAN CHECK $175
INSPECTIONS $175
PERMIT FEE $25
J. 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 1-4 are imposed as a condition of service by the City's franchised waste hauler. The franchise agreement includes provisions for rate increases detailed in the current contract with Waste Management.. 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.
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:
o Each single-family dwelling unit, whether one or more are on a single lot. o Each unit in a mobile home park, duplex, or other multiple dwelling unit. o Each property in areas where residential carts are available and necessary to meet solid waste compliance.
o Every four (4) guest rooms or a fractional number thereof, in any hotel, motel, rooming or lodging house.
From July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026-monthly fee, billed bi-monthly (a) 35 gallon container $30.02
(b) 64 gallon container $32.74
(c) 96 gallon container $35.61
(d) Additional 96-gallon trash container $11.64
(e) Each additional 64-gallon recycling cart1 $115.40
1 In excess of two (2)
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(f) Each additional 64-gallon organics recycling cart2 $11.05 (g) Mechanized container size exchange3 $21.82
(h) Bulky goods collection4 $36.32
(i) Extra pick up $29.08
(j) Contamination Fee $22.41
(k) Replacement of damaged or lost mechanized container5 $72.67
3. COMMERCIAL AND MULTI FAMILY 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. Due to the individuality of properties, there are many options available to the La Verne community and shared bins are allowed in some cases. Gray shaded options are unavailable at the time of this writing, but remain in this schedule, in the case that services become available.
From July 1, 2025 thru June 30, 2026 – monthly fee, billed monthly
A) TRASH
BIN SIZE FREQUENCY OF PICK UP PER WEEK
1X 2X 3X 4X 5X 6X
3 YARD SPLIT BIN $234.50 $457.21 $685.82 $914.43 $1,143.04 $1,371.64 Trash & Recycle Only
1.5 YARD BIN $156.37 $276.88 $355.63 $463.71 $572.26 $726.98 Each Additional Bin $96.03 $155.11 $192.01 $253.59 $315.09 $403.78 Extra Pick-Up Charge $69.14
2 YARD BIN $169.55 $303.93 $390.09 $555.95 $628.89 $798.74 Each Additional Bin $155.34 $259.64 $283.12 $337.17 $391.47 $472.65 Extra Pick-Up $85.68
3 YARD BIN $200.15 $360.58 $454.05 $596.88 $739.64 $941.52 Each Additional Bin $145.22 $233.85 $290.47 $386.50 $482.50 $617.87 Extra Pick-Up $92.61
4 YARD BIN $228.59 $412.27 $520.56 $683.04 $850.43 $1,086.76 Each Additional Bin $177.23 $288.04 $356.96 $472.65 $590.80 $760.69 2 In excess of two (2)
3 Excluding one (1) change within three (3) months of initiating serve at no charge or exchanging a cart of a larger size to a smaller one
4 After four (4) at no charge
5 After one (1) at no charge
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BIN SIZE FREQUENCY OF PICK UP PER WEEK
1X 2X 3X 4X 5X 6X
Extra Pick-Up $107.80
6 YARD BIN $292.04 $527.93 $658.42 $867.58 $1,113.33 $1,379.69 Each Additional Bin $248.62 $401.28 $492.33 $654.83 $819.75 $1,053.66 Extra Pick-Up $159.60
B) RECYCLING
BIN SIZE FREQUENCY OF PICK UP PER WEEK
1X 2X 3X 4X 5X 6X
96 GALLON CART
(per cart-max 3 carts)
$27.23 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
2 YARD BIN $38.30 $78.83 $118.25 $157.66 $197.07 N/A 3 YARD BIN $57.45 $118.24 $177.35 $236.48 $295.62 N/A 4 YARD BIN $76.61 $157.65 $236.48 $315.29 $394.13 N/A 6 YARD BIN $114.90 $236.46 $354.74 $472.95 $591.18 N/A EXTRA PICKUP $92.61 N/A
C) ORGANICS RATES
BIN SIZE FREQUENCY OF PICK UP PERWEEK
1X 2X 3X 4X 5X 6X
64 GALLON CART $101.06 $202.11 N/A N/A N/A N/A
2 YARD BIN N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
D) COMPACTOR RATES
BIN SIZE FREQUENCY OF PICK UP PER WEEK
1X 2X 3X 4X 5X 6X
3 YARD COMPACTOR $466.07 $778.89 $849.38 $1011.49 $1174.33 $1417.99
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FY 2025-26 COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE
PUBLIC WORKS FEES 22
BIN SIZE FREQUENCY OF PICK UP PER WEEK
1X 2X 3X 4X 5X 6X
EXTRA PICKUP $277.82
E) OTHER COMMERCIAL RATES
OTHER COMMERCIAL RATES
RESUME FEE $49.92
LOCKING BIN RATE $15.23 Monthly per bin
REPLACEMENT LOCK $38.09
REPLACEMENT KEY $6.91
CONTAMINATION FEE $48.46
COMMERCIAL VALET SERVICE $31.85 Per bin, per number of days of service per week OVERAGE FEE $69.24 Per occurrence
4. MISCELLANEOUS REFUSE CHARGES – FROM JULY 1, 2025 THRU JUNE 30, 2026 Billing frequency varies depending on service.
A) INSTA BIN RATES
INSTA BIN RATES
TEMP BIN RENTAL PER WEEK $37.85
INSTA BIN $189.25
EXTRA PICK UP $189.25
B) ROLL OFF RATES
ROLL OFF RATES
HAUL RATE $389.71
PRICE PER TON $74.80
5 TON $374.03
ROLL OFF TOTAL $763.75
CITY OF LA VERNE
FY 2025-26 COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE
PUBLIC WORKS FEES 23
ROLL OFF RATES
DTN $74.80
TRIP $189.25
RELOCATE $75.72
TEMP ROLL OFF RENTAL RATE $37.85
C & D HAUL RATE $389.71
C & D RATE PER TON $73.83
COMPACTORS $242.18
COMPACTOR CLEANING FEE $151.4 1
ORGANICS HAUL RATE $389.71
ORGANICS RATE PER TON $100.43
RECYCLE ROLLOFF $389.71S
EWER SERVICE CHARGES
All sewer services furnished by the City shall be subject to the following changes:
1. Sewer Unit Connection Fees for New Construction and/or Additions a. Manufacturing, Commercial, Institutional, Official, and other nonresidential uses:
i. $1,683 plus $337 per 1,000 square feet or any fraction thereof for ground level building space, plus $101 per 1,000 square feet or fraction thereof for building space above ground level.
ii. Front footage fee: $15 per front foot
b. Residential Uses
i. Single family: For each detached single-family residential unit on a single, separate lot – $1,683.
ii. Multiple family, including mobile home parks, for building or buildings under one ownership: $1,683.
iii. Front footage fee: $15 per front foot
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FY 2025-26 COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE
POLICE DEPARTMENT FEES 24
POLICE DEPARTMENT FEES
Staff billing rates and equipment charges are established periodically by Administrative Regulation (AR) of the City Manager.
1. OVERNIGHT PARKING PERMIT – ANNUAL/DAILY $100 / $5
$50 Admin Fee
prorated monthly rate of $4.16
2. OVERNIGHT ANNUAL PARKING PERMIT RENEWAL FEE
(REAPPLICATION REQUIRED AFTER JANUARY 31)
$50
3. RECREATIONAL VEHICLE STORAGE PERMIT $100
ANNUAL RENEWAL FEE $50 for 3 yrs.
4. NON-INJURY ACCIDENT REPORT $25
INJURY ACCIDENT REPORT No Charge
5. ALL OTHER POLICE REPORTS No Charge
6. CONCEALED CARRY WEAPON (CCW) PERMIT
A) CCW ADMINISTRATIVE FEE $50
B) CCW AMENDMENTS/MODIFICATIONS/ CARD
REPLACEMENT
$10
C) CONCEALED WEAPON PERMIT RENEWAL $75
7. RESIDENTIAL BURGLAR ALARM PERMIT $50
8. COMMERCIAL BURGLAR ALARM PERMIT $100
9. FALSE ALARM RESPONSE FEES
A) FIRST 2 RESPONSES IN ANY 365-DAY PERIOD No Charge
B) THIRD RESPONSES IN 365-DAY PERIOD $75 for each response C) FOURTH THROUGH ALL SUBSEQUENT RESPONSES IN 365-
DAY PERIOD
$150 for each response
D) FAILURE TO OBTAIN AN ALARM PERMIT WITHIN THIRTY (30)
DAYS OF OPERATION WITHOUT REASONABLE CAUSE WILL
RESULT IN A $10 PER DAY FEE EVERY DAY THREAFTER
10. COPIES OF COLOR PHOTOGRAPHS
1. CD ROM $15
2. FLASH DRIVE (≤32 GB) $20
11. AUDIO/VIDEO TAPE REPRODUCTION OF TAPING $40/ half hour
12. PRE-EMPLOYMENT LOCAL CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK $30
13. LOCATION/ADDRESS CALL HISTORY REPORT $20
14. MASSAGE PERMIT FOR OPERATOR $250
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FY 2025-26 COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE
POLICE DEPARTMENT FEES 25
15. FIREARMS SALES PERMIT $250
16. BINGO GAME PERMIT FEES
A) BINGO PERMIT FEE & ANNUAL RENEWAL Actual Cost
B) BINGO MANAGER PERMIT FEE AS REQUIRED BY LA VERNE
MUNICIPAL CODE
Actual Cost
17. SERVICE CHARGE FOR RELEASE OF IMOUNDED VEHICLES
A) GEENRAL IMPOUND FEES (DRIVER NOT FOUND TO BE
UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL AND/OR DRUGS) NO
DUI
$150
B) FOR VEHICLES WHERE THE DRIVER IS ARRESTED FOR
DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OR RECKLESS DRIVING -
UP TO $250 FEE MAY BE WAIVED IF THERE IS NO CRIMINAL
FINDING
$400
18. SERVICE CHARGE FOR RELEASE OF ABATED VEHICLES $125
19. STORAGE OF SEIZED VEHICLE $10/day per vehicle
20. CITATION SIGN-OFF FOR PERSONS WHO FAIL TO DISPLAY
DISABLED PERSON (DP) PLACARDS.
$10
21. CITATION SIGN-OFF FEE (NON-RESIDENTS) $20
22. SECOND RESPONSE FEE – LOUD PARTY OR NOSE PER L.V.M.C.
SECTION 8.20.050
Actual cost disturbance
23. ADULT BOOKING RECOVER FEE $210
24. JUVENILE DETENTION FEE ($18.75 PER ¼ HOUR)
BILLABLE BEGINNING ONE (1) HOUR AFTER PARENT
NOTIFICATION
$75 per hour
25. JAIL TRUSTEE ACCEPTANCE LETTER $30
26. INMATE WORKER FEES
A) FULL-TIME INMATE WORKER $25 per day plus
$250 fee @ booking
B) PART-TIME FURLOUGH WORKERS $60 per day plus
$250 fee @ booking
27. LIVE-SAN APPLICANT FINGERPRINTING $20 per process plus actual cost charged by DOJ and/or FBI
28. ROLLED INK FINGERPRINTING $20 for 1 card
$5 each additional card
29. REQUESTS FOR TRAFFIC/PARKING ENFORCEMENT ON
PRIVATE STREETS. REQUESTING PARTY SHALL PROVIDE TO
THE CITY LABELS OR PRE-ADDRESSED ENVELOPES TO
AFFECTED RESIDENTS
$175 per request;
City preparation of addressed
labels, if desired, per the fees set
forth @ #E-4 of this resolution
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FY 2025-26 COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE
POLICE DEPARTMENT FEES 26
30. POLICE CLEARANCE LETTER $15
31. FIREARM STORAGE FEE $10 per month
32. FIREARM RELEASE FEE
SHALL APPLY TO ALL FIREARMS SEIZED, STORED, OR
IMPOUNDED. ANY & ALL FEES SHALL BE WAIVED IF FIREARM IS STOLEN OR IF SURRENDERED FOR DESTRUCTION. ALL FEES
DUE UPON RELEASE.
$50 per case/incident
33. ELECTRIC UTILITY/SECURITY CART INSPECTION FEE
(PER RESOLUTION NO. 09-05)
$10 per cart
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FY 2025-26 COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE
FIRE DEPARTMENT FEES 27
FIRE DEPARTMENT FEES
Staff billing rates and equipment charges are established periodically by Administrative Regulation (AR) of the City Manager.
1. ANNUAL BUSINESS FIRE INSPECTION FEE
NEW BUSINESS/ANNUAL INSPECTION REQUIRING
OPERATIONAL PERMITS CONDUCTED BY PREVENTION STAFF
$124 for first hour;
Thereafter charged ½ hour
increments
PREVENTION FIRST RE-INSPECTION No Charge
EACH ADDITIONAL RE-INSPECTION $124 for first hour; thereafter charged in ½ hour increments
BUSINESSES OCCUPYING 5,000 – 50,000 SQUARE FEET 2 hours ($248) BUSINESSES OCCUPYING 50,000 – 100,000 SQUARE FEET 3 hours ($372) BUSINESSES OCCUPYING 100,000 OR MORE SQUARE FEET 4 hours ($500)
ENGINE COMPANY INSPECTION NOT REQUIRING
OPERATAIONAL PERMITS
$195 for first hour engine
company time; thereafter,
charged in ½ hour increments
ENGINE COMPANY – FIRST RE-INSPECTION No Charge
EACH ADDITIONAL RE-INSPECTION $195 for first hour; thereafter charged in ½ hour increments
2. ANNUAL OPERATIONAL PERMIT
A All businesses with conditions, processes or materials that require an annual fire permit as per the California Fire Code (CFC) Sections 105.1.1 through 105.7.18 shall pay the following General Permit fee(s):
FIRST PERMITTED USE $332
EACH SUBSEQUENT PERMITTED USE $166
FAILURE TO PAY PERMIT FEE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF RECEIVING
RENEWAL LETTER OR PERMIT APPLICATION.
50% Additional
3. SPECIAL ACTIVITIES FEE
HAZARDOUS EVENT/OPERATIONS– UPON AGREEMENT BY
BOTH THE FIRE CHIEF AND CITY MANAGER, SPECIAL
ACTIVITIES FEES CAN BE WAIVED.
THIS FEE EXCLUDES THE CITY’S ANNUAL 4TH OF JULY
FIREWORKS SHOW (CITY SPONSORED EVENT)
$210 minimum/ hourly
FIREWORKS DISPLAY/PERMIT
THIS FEE EXCLUDES THE CITY’S ANNUAL 4 TH OF JULY
FIREWORKS SHOW (CITY SPONSORED EVENT)
Permit $322 + Stand-by Fee
(see hourly rates)
SPECIAL EVENT INSPECTION – CHRISTMAS TREE LOTS,
PUMPKIN PATCHES, ETC.
$248
CITY OF LA VERNE
FY 2025-26 COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE
FIRE DEPARTMENT FEES 28
TANK INSTALLATION AND/OR REMOVAL, UNDERGROUND,
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
$248
SPECIAL EVENT – OPEN FLAME VENDORS (INCLUDE PERMIT
AND INSPECTION)
$124
4. FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS PLAN CHECK AND INSPECTION FEES The Fire Protection System - Fire Plan Check process is applicable when a fire protection system is installed, rehabilitated, or modified.
To start the process, the applicant must visit the Building Division office located at City Hall complete the Fire application, submit 3 copies of the fire plans, and pay the application fee. The regular plan check turnaround time is 14 business days from the date plans were submitted.
Fire plans are reviewed by a fire consultant to ensure compliance with the California Fire Code, California Building Code, and applicable adopted standards. After the initial consultant review, the applicant is notified to pick-up the approved plans and/or return the plans for subsequent consultant review. Once fire plans have been approved by the consultant and the Community Risk Reduction Bureau, the applicant will pay the applicable permit cost (B-F below) and Inspection fees, consultant fees, and then pick-up the finalized building plans (that include a stamp from the consultant and the Community Risk Reduction Bureau). Once all costs are paid, the applicant will receive a copy of the Fire Protection System Permit/Job Card. The applicant has 6 months to complete the work/project and schedule required inspections with the Community Risk Reduction Bureau (the permit fee covers most of the inspection costs). If additional inspection time is required, the Miscellaneous Fee (As-Needed Fire Inspection) is applicable.
The permit fees listed in B- F include up to 3 inspections. If additional inspection time is required, the Miscellaneous Fee (As-Needed Fire Inspection per hourly rate) is applicable.
A. APPLICATION FEE WITH EACH PERMIT
(14 BUSINESS DAYS)
$62
TYPES OF FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM PERMITS – PER SYSTEM
INSPECTIONS _ CONSULTANT
FEE – PER SYSTEM
B. FIRE ALARM
1. ALARM SYSTEM (NEW) $372 + Consultant Fee,
Per System
2. ALARM SYSTEM (TENANCT IMPROVEMENT) $372 + Consultant Fee, Per System
C. FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM
1. FIRE SPRINKLER NEW $372 + Consultant Fee,
Per System
2. FIRE SPRINKLER TENANT IMPROVEMENT $372 + Consultant Fee, Per System
3. FIRE SPRINKLER TENANT IMPROVEMENT W/
CALCULATIONS
$372 + Consultant Fee,
Per System
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FY 2025-26 COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE
FIRE DEPARTMENT FEES 29
4. ADDITIONAL RISER/PER FLOOR/SAME BUILDING $372 + Consultant Fee, Per System
5. FIRE PUMP $372 + Consultant Fee,
Per System
6. FIRE UNDERGROUND SYSTEM $372 + Consultant Fee,
Per System
7. STANDPIPE SYSTEM $372 + Consultant Fee,
Per System
8. HIGH PILE STORAGE $372 + Consultant Fee,
Per Building
D. ENGINEER SYSTEMS
1. HOOD AND DUCT SUPPRESSION SYSTEM, CLEAN AGENT,
ETC.
$372 + Consultant Fee,
Per System
2. SPECIAL SYSTEMS/SPRAY BOOTH $372 + Consultant Fee, Per System
E. HAZARDOUS MATERIAL PLAN
1. HAZARDOUS MATERIAL PLAN CHECK $372 + Consultant Fee, Per Submittal
F. FIRE DEPARTMENT ACCESS
1. FIRE DEPARTMENT ACCESS PLAN $372 + Consultant Fee,
Per Building
5. NEW BUILDING / TENANT IMPROVEMENTS PLAN CHECK FEES
The New Building / Modification - Fire Plan Check process is applicable for all construction projects within the City. The process is mostly handled by the Building/Engineering Division; whereas the Community Risk Reduction Bureau is responsible for reviewing plans to ensure compliance with the California Fire Code, California Building Code, and California Health & Safety Code.
To start the process, the applicant must first visit the Building Division located at City Hall and complete a Fire application. Next, the applicant will submit a copy of their Building/Engineering Division application, 3 copy of the building plan, and pay the application fee. The regular plan check turnaround time is 14 business days from the date the plans are submitted.
Building plans are reviewed by a City consultant or Fire Marshal. After the initial city or consultant review, the applicant is notified to pick-up the approved plans and/or return the plans for subsequent consultant review. Once all revisions are finalized, the applicant will pay the applicable Inspection fees, consultant fees, and pick-up the finalized building plans (that include a stamp from the consultant and the Community Risk Reduction Bureau).
The applicant has 6 months to complete the work/project and schedule an inspection with the Community Risk Reduction Bureau. If additional inspection time is required, the Miscellaneous Fee (As-Needed Fire Inspection) is applicable. Note: The Building Inspector will not finalize any project until it has been inspected by the Community Risk Reduction Bureau.
The permit fees listed in section B include up to 3 inspections. If additional inspection time is required, the Miscellaneous Fee (As-Needed Fire Inspection/per hourly rate) is applicable.
CITY OF LA VERNE
FY 2025-26 COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE
FIRE DEPARTMENT FEES 30
A. APPLICATION FEE WITH EACH PERMIT
(14 BUSINESS DAYS)
$62
TYPES OF PLAN CHECK PERMITS
INSPECTIONS _ CONSULTANT
FEE – PER SYSTEM
B. PLAN CHECK TYPES – PER SUBMITTAL
1. ARCHITECTURAL – NEW PER BUILDING $372 + $744 or Consultant Fee, Per Submittal
2. ARCHITECTURAL – T.I. PER BUILDING $372 + $496 or Consultant Fee, Per Submittal
3. ARCHITECTURAL/NEW > 2 STORY OR R -1/R-2 W/ MORE
THAN 50 UNITS
$372 + $868 or Consultant Fee,
Per Submittal
4. ARCHITECTURAL – HIGH RISE (BUILDINGS > 75FT) $372 + $1,736 or Consultant Fee,
Per Submittal
5. FUEL MODIFICATION PLAN (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE) $372 + $527 or Consultant Fee, Per Submittal
6. FUEL MODIFICATION PLAN (MULTI FAMILY, TRACT,
COMMERCIAL)
$372 + $899 or Consultant Fee,
Per Submittal
7. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW (CUP, TRACT MAP, ETC.) $372 + $496 or Consultant Fee, Per Submittal
9. PLAN REVISIONS/AS-BUILTS $372 + $279 or Consultant Fee, Per Submittal
6. OTHER
INSPECTION SERVICES FOR WHICH NO FEE IS LISTED (HOURLY
OR CONSULTANT)
$124 and/or Consultant.
ARSON/INVESTIGATOR: BILLING DETERMINED BY THE FIRE
CHIEF
See Hourly Rate.
COPIES OF REPORTS AND DOCUMENTS 15¢ Per Page
7. INCIDENT MITIGATION COST
The City of La Verne Fire Department (LVFD) participates in a cost recovery program to recoup costs associated with emergency response services provided to responsible parties. The fees below are assessed based on the type and complexity of the incident and are subject to annual adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI). These charges are billed through Fire Recovery USA and apply to incidents where LVFD provides mitigation services, including fire suppression, hazardous materials response, extrications, and fire investigations.
NOTE
FEES ARE BILLED TO INSURANCE PROVIDERS OR RESPONSIBLE PARTIES. ALL FEES ARE SUBJECT TO ANNUAL CPI ADJUSTMENTS.
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FY 2025-26 COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE
FIRE DEPARTMENT FEES 31
MOTOR VEHICLE INCIDENTS
SERVICE LEVEL RATE
LEVEL 1
Hazardous materials assessment, scene stabilization
$618.00
LEVEL 2
Level 1 + cleanup and disposal of hazardous fluids
$705.00
LEVEL 3 (CAR FIRE)
Scene safety, fire suppression, breathing air, rescue tools, hose, foam application
$860.00
EXTRICATION
Heavy rescue tools, ropes, airbags, cribbing, required to remove a person from a vehicle
$1,859.00
CREATING A LANDING ZONE
Multi-engine company response, mutual aid, helicopter
coordination
$567.00
FIRE INCIDENTS
SERVICE LEVEL RATE
STANDARD FIRE RESPONSE
Scene safety, fire suppression, hazard mitigation
$568.00 PER HOUR (ENGINE) /
$711.00 PER HOUR (TRUCK)
ILLEGAL FIRES
Fire response for unpermitted or illegal burns
$568.00 PER HOUR (ENGINE) /
$711.00 PER HOUR (TRUCK)
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (HAZMAT) RESPONSES
SERVICE LEVEL RATE
LEVEL 1
Basic response, perimeter establishment, evacuation, setup & command
$999.00
LEVEL 2
HazMat team deployment, decontamination setup, air monitoring $3,566.00
LEVEL 3
Advanced HazMat response, robot deployment, decon center, environmental cleanup
$8,420.00
ADDITIONAL TIME ON-SCENE
Per HazMat team per additional hour
$391.00 PER HOUR
WATER INCIDENTS
SERVICE LEVEL RATE
LEVEL 1
Basic response: scene safety, hazard control, investigation $583.00 + $70 PER HOUR
PER RESPONDER
LEVEL 2
Includes Level 1 + minor hazardous cleanup and disposal $1,170.00 + $70 PER HOUR PER
RESPONDER
CITY OF LA VERNE
FY 2025-26 COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE
FIRE DEPARTMENT FEES 32
LEVEL 3
Advanced response: HazMat, decon, recovery
$2,897.00 + $70 PER HOUR PER
RESPONDER
+ $140 PER HOUR
PER HAZMAT TEAM MEMBER
INCIDENT COMMAND & SUPPORT SERVICES
SERVICE LEVEL RATE
CHIEF RESPONSE
Command setup, operations, safety administration
$356.00 PER HOUR
ADDITIONAL ON-SENCE TIME
Engine $568.00 PER HOUR
Truck $771.00 PER HOUR
Command $356.00 PER HOUR
Miscellaneous Equipment $427.00 PER HOUR
8. STATE-MANDATED INSPECTION TYPES
PRE-INSPECTION STD-850 RESIDENTIAL CAREFACILITY $155
FINAL INSPECTION STD-850 RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY $155
PRE-DAYCARE FACILITY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, ADULT
OR CHILD
$155
DAYCARE FACILITY COMMERCIAL ADULT OR CHILD $155
SCHOOL/EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES (PUBLIC AND PRIVATE) $248 APARTMENT BUILDING INSPECTIONS $124
MEDICAL FACILITY $248
9. FIRE ALARMS FEES AND FINES
THE FIRST THREE RESPONSES IN ANY 365-DAY PERIOD No Charge FOR THE 4TH AND EACH ADDITIONAL RESPONSE IN ANY 365-
DAY PERIOD
$488
NON-EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO RESIDENTIAL CARE
FACILITY FOR CAREGIVER ASSISTANCE
$488 Per Occurrence
10. HOURLY RATES (TIME AND MATERIAL)
TYPE OF RESOURCE
FIRE CHIEF $210
FIRE MARSHAL $124
CITY OF LA VERNE
FY 2025-26 COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE
FIRE DEPARTMENT FEES 33
CRR SPECIALIST $105
ENGINE COMPANY $488
11. FIRE SAFETY EQUIPMENT DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE
(PAYABLE UPON SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE
CITY FOR A BUILDING PERMIT IN THE HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT
AREA)
$385
FIRE FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE
ON NEW RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS IN THE HILLSIDE OVERLAY
ZONE
$7,504
12. EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
The La Verne Fire Department, or its contracted billing service, will bill the insurers of La Verne residents, including Federal health care programs, but only to the extent of their insurance coverage to ensure no "out of pocket" costs. Third party billing is established to provide for the long-term sustainability of the La Verne Fire Department’s Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance transport programs.
Individuals who are not residents of the City of La Verne and have been a recipient of Emergency Medical Services shall be charged fees for services rendered without regard for "out of pocket" expenses.
The City of La Verne follows EMS base rates as established by the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services. These base rates shall be automatically adjusted to reflect any changes adopted by the County.
In accordance with AB716 and industry best practices, the City’s EMS base rate includes the following previously itemized charges:
Dispatch Fee
Medical Supplies
Documentation Fee
Individual fees adjusted beyond the minimum are established to ensure accurate cost recovery as determined by the Fire Department.
ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT L.A. Co. Rate + $75
ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT (NON-RESIDENT) L.A. Co. Rate + $75 + 10.25% BASIC LIFE SUPPORT L.A. Co. Rate + $75 + 10.25%
PARAMEDIC PATIENT ASSESSMENT FEE L.A. Co. Rate
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FY 2025-26 COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE
FIRE DEPARTMENT FEES 34
PARAMEDIC PATIENT ASSESSMENT FEE (NON-RESIDENT) L.A. Co. Rate + 10.25% EACH ADDITIONAL PATIENT 50% Additional
DISPATCH FEE $25
MILEAGE PER MILE L.A. Co. Rate
OXYGEN L.A. Co. Rate
MEDICAL SUPPLIES L.A. Co. Rate
DOCUMENTATION FEE $15
FIRST RESPONDER FEE $488
NIGHT CHARGE L.A. Co. Rate
BACK-UP AMBULANCE (BASIC LIFE SUPPORT)
USE OF BACK-UP AMBULANCE (TRANSPORT ONLY) $937
NON-EMERGENCY AMBULANCE TRANSPORT $937
COST OF MEDICAL SUPPLIES
Actual Cost per Current L.A. Co.
Rates
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FY 2025-26 COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE
REGULATORY PERMIT FILING FEES 35
REGULATORY PERMIT FILING FEES
1. Those regulatory permits also requiringa City of La Verne business license and the term of the permit is the same as the business license:
A. BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION PROCESSING $30 for new business $10 for annual renewal
B. DOOR-TO-DOOR SOLICITATION $66
C. FORTUNE TELLING:
O PROCESSING FEE FOR APPLICATON $100
O REGULATORY PERMIT $100
D. CERTIFICATE OF NECESSITY & PUBLIC
CONVENIENCE: PROCESSING FEE FOR APPLICATION
$50
E. SHORT-TERM RENTAL PERMIT (INITIAL APPLICATION) $100
F. SHORT-TERM RENTAL PERMIT (RENEWAL) $35
2. Those regulatory permits not requiring a City of La Verne business license:
A. GARAGE SALES $10
O PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO OBTAIN PERMIT
O ADDITIONAL
$5
B. CHARITABLE/RELIGIOUS/NONPROFIT Exempt except when solicitors are paid, for which the fee shall be $15
C. CHRISTMAS TREE LOTS AND/OR RELATABLE
SEASONAL SALES
$250 fee plus $250 cleanup
deposit
3. The business of filming and videotaping within the City of La Verne:
A. DAILY PERMIT $300
B. DAILY RENTAL FEE FOR CITY-OWNED BUILDINGS OR
FACILITIES, EXCLUDING CITY PARKS AND
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
$500
C. USE OF OTHER CITY SERVICES, EQUIPMENT AND/OR
PERSONNEL
Actual cost per A.R.
4. TOBACCO RETAILER’S LICENSE FEE $300
5. OTHER REGULATORY PERMITS NOT SPECIFICALLY
PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE
$15
CITY OF LA VERNE
FY 2025-26 COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE
ANIMAL CONTROL FEES 36
ANIMAL CONTROL FEES
1. DOG LICENSE FEES
A. UNALTERED DOG – 1 YEAR/2 YEAR LICENSE $100/$200
B. ALTERED DOG – 1 YEAR/ 2 YEAR LICENSE $30/$60
C. SR. CITIZEN – UNALTERED DOG $100/$200
D. SR. CITIZEN – ALTERED DOG $10/$20
E. LATE APPLICATION FEE FOR NEW DOG LICENSE $60
F. LATE RENEWAL OF DOG LICENSE $60
2. CAT LICENSE FEES
A. UNALTERED CAT – 1 YEAR $10
B. ALTERED CAT – 1 YEAR $5
C. LATE APPLICATION FEE FOR NEW CAT LICENSE $10
D. LATE RENEWAL OF CAT LICENSE $10
3. IMPOUND FEES
A. DOG – FIRST INCIDENT: ALTERED/UNALTERED $30/$30
B. DOG – SECOND INCIDENT: ALTERED/UNALTERED $60/$60
C. DOG – THIRD INCIDENT: ALTERED/UNALTERED $90/$90
D. CAT: ALTERED/UNALTERED $10/$10
E. SMALL ANIMALS, I.E. RABBITS, CHICKENS, DUCKS,
TURTLES $15
F. MEDIUM ANIMALS, I.E. GOATS, SHEEP, CALVES $25
G. LARGE ANIMALS, I.E. HORSES, PONIES, DONKEYS, COWS,
PIGS (TRAILER NEEDED) $60
4. FOOD AND CARE (PER DAY)
a. DOG $10
b. CAT $10
c. SMALL ANIMALS $5
d. MEDIUM ANIMALS $10
e. LARGE ANIMALS $40
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FY 2025-26 COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE
ANIMAL CONTROL FEES 37
f. ALL ANIMALS REQUIRED TO BE QUARANTINED AT THE
SHELTER $20
5. OTHER ANIMAL CONTROL FEES
OWNER RELEASE FEES
o LICENSED/UNLICENSED $100/$150
o OWNER REQUESTED EUTHANASIA $50
o PER LITTER $200
o PER ON-SITE PICK-UP $100
o CARCASS REMOVAL (OWNER’S) $100
CITY OF LA VERNE
FY 2025-26 COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE
OTHER FEES 38
OTHER FEES
1. RESEARCH ACTIVITIES (FOR REQUESTS OUTSIDE THE SCOPE OF
THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC RECORDS ACT, IF STAFFING AND
WORKLOAD PERMIT, A PROJECT MAY BE UNDERTAKEN)
Actual cost for time based on
actual salary including fringe
benefits of the staff member
working on the project
2. RETURNED CHECK OR RETURNED ELECTRONIC PAYMENT $25
3. COPYING FEE (EXCEPT DOCUMENTS PURSUANT TO FAIR
POLITICAL PRACTICE ACT)
15¢ per page
4. PROVIDING INFORMAITON ON CD MEDIA $15
5. NOTARY FEE As set by State Law
6. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Available free on website
7. CITY’S ANNUAL BUDGET OR COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL
FINANCIAL REPORT
Available free on website
8. PASSPORT APPLICATION ACCEPTANCE SERVICE Fees established by U.S Dept. of State
9. PASSPORT PHOTO SERVICE $17 (for set of 2)
10.CERTIFICATION OF RECORDS $10 per document, plus copy fee
11.EMERGENCY RESPONSE COSTS RELATED TO DUI
ALCOHOL/DRUG TRAFFIC COLLISION INCIDENTS (AUTHORIZED
BY GOVT. CODE SECTION 53150)
Actual Cost.
12.SIGN RECOVERY FEE $10 per sign
13.MUNICIPAL CODE ANNUAL SUPPLEMENT SERVICE $50 (includes postage)
14.FEES FOR RENTAL OF PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS ARE ESTABLISHD AND MAINTAINED BY THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR BY ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION.
15.PARK, OPEN SPACE, AND RECREATION FEES
FOR CREDITS, WAIVERS, OR ADJUSTMENTS, SEE CHAPTER 3.20, LA VERNE MUNICIPAL CODE A. NEW RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT $4,500 per unit
B. SENIOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT $3,000 per unit
C. ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT
O FEE SHALL BE A PROPORTIONATE AMOUNT OF THE FEE FOR
A NEW RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE BASED ON THE SIZE OF
EXISTING PRIMARY STRUCTURE.
(I.E. 2,000 S.F. HOUSE = $4,500 FEE; 1,000 S.F. ADU IS 50%
OF THE SIZE OF THE PRIMARY STRUCTURE, THUS FEE IS
$2,250)
$4,500 per unit
D. DORMITORIES AND ASSISTED CARE FACILITIES $1,500 per bed
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E. VERY LOW, LOW, AND MODERATE HOUSING AND MOBILE
HOMES
$1,500 per unit
F. NEW COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL, AND NON-RESIDENTIAL
INSTITUTIONAL SPACE
$0.40 per square foot
THE FEES APPLY TO NEW DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING ADDITIONS THAT RESULT IN AT LEAST A 25%
NET INCREASE IN GROSS FLOOR AREA IN THE CASE OF COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, AND NON- RESIDENTIAL INSTITUTIONAL SPACE.
16. FEES FOR RENTAL OF CITY VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE ESTABLISHED AND MAINTAINED BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT BY ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION.
17. WHERE MAXIMUM FEES ARE SPECIFIED BY STATE LAW, THOSE FEES SHALL PREVAIL OVER ANY FEE SPECIFIED HEREIN.
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FEE REDUCTION FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
The City Manager, at his sole discretion, may offer a reduction in any impact or processing fee. Such reduction shall not exceed 30 percent, and shall apply only to specified economic development projects which meet one or more of the following objectives:
1. Any project generating more than 100 new, permanent jobs; in a category deemed desirable after review by the City Manager.
2. Any project which adds more than $100,000 in projected annual sales tax revenues to the City's general fund.
3. Any project which converts an historic or potentially significant structure for adaptive reuse as a revenue- generating commercial enterprise or affordable housing project meeting specific general plan targets for affordable housing production and cultural resource preservation.
4. Any project which meets 50% or more of any Items 1-2 of the above criteria (e.g., 50 new permanent jobs, $50,000 in projected new annual sales tax revenues, $50,000 in additional tax increment revenue) may be considered, on a case-by-case basis, for some level of impact or processing fee reduction, up to a maximum of 30 percent reduction.
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COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE
(EXCLUDES WATER AND SEWER UTILITY FEES)
SUMMARIZED FROM RESOLUTION NO. 24-26
RESOLUTION NO. 25-XX
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025
TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION ......................................................................................................................... 3 TIME AND MATERIAL DEPOSITS .......................................................................................................... 3 BILLING ............................................................................................................................................ 3 LATE PAYMENT CHARGE .................................................................................................................... 3 REVISIONS ........................................................................................................................................ 3 RECORDS ......................................................................................................................................... 3 HARDSHIPS ...................................................................................................................................... 4
PAYMENT OF BUSINESS LICENSE FEES AND OLD TOWN BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FEES FOR REMOTE POINT OF SALE BUSINESSES ................................................................................................ 4 OTHER FEES AND CHARGES FOR SERVICE ......................................................................................... 4 EXEMPTION OF FEES ......................................................................................................................... 4 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT .................................................................................................................. 5 DIVISION OF LAND FILING FEES ......................................................................................................... 5 LAND USE FILING FEES ...................................................................................................................... 6 ENVIRONMENTAL FILING FEES .......................................................................................................... 8 PRECISE PLAN FILING FEES ............................................................................................................... 8 OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ................................................................................................... 10 PUBLIC ART IN LIEU FEE................................................................................................................... 12 PARKING MITIGATION DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE ........................................................................... 12 OLD TOWN LA VERNE MERCHANT PARKING PERMIT ......................................................................... 12 STREET VACATIONS ......................................................................................................................... 12 ANNEXATION PROCESSING ............................................................................................................. 12 APPEALS ......................................................................................................................................... 12 IMPROVEMENTS, PLAN CHECKING, AND INSPECTION FEES ............................................................. 13 BUILDING PERMITS ......................................................................................................................... 13
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PUBLIC WORKS FEES ............................................................................................................................ 14 STORM DRAIN FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE ..................................................................... 16 UNDERGROUND UTILITIES FEE ........................................................................................................ 16
RATE, FEES, CHARGES, AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE FOR THE FURNISHING OF WATER BY THE CITY OF LA VERNE ................................................................................................................................... 16 REFUSE AND RECYCLING COLLECTION SERVICE CHARGES ............................................................. 20 SEWER SERVICE CHARGES.............................................................................................................. 24 POLICE DEPARTMENT FEES................................................................................................................... 25 FIRE DEPARTMENT FEES ....................................................................................................................... 28 REGULATORY PERMIT FILING FEES ....................................................................................................... 36 ANIMAL CONTROL FEES ........................................................................................................................ 37 OTHER FEES .......................................................................................................................................... 39 FEE REDUCTION FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS ............................................................... 41
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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. Staff’s 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 the 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.
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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 application 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.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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, LOT MERGERS,
AND REVERSIONS TO ACREAGE
$1,000 initial deposit plus $35 per lot prior to merger or reversion.
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 FOR
ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS UNDER THE
“IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1915”
Initial deposit of $1,000
8. CONDITIONS, COVENANTS, &
RESTRICTIONS (C.C. & R’S) REVIEW
Initial deposit of $1,500
9. CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE $250 fee
10. HOUSING DEVELOPMENT IMPACT
LINKAGE FEE FOR AFFORDABLE
HOUSING
$1,500 per new residential unit in projects of three or more units for which purchase 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.
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LAND USE FILING FEES
Items in this category identified with an "initial deposit" are charged on a time and material basis.
1. GENERAL PLAN/ZONING 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 o Initial deposit of $2,000 for multi -family residential uses in excess of two dwelling units
per lot;
o Initial deposits of $750 for second residential
dwelling unit per lot and/or duplexes;
o $2,000 deposit – all nonresidential uses;
o $1,500 deposit for single family residential
dwelling uses
5. MINOR EXCEPTIONS $300 fee nonresidential
6. CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
A. RESIDENTIAL USES IN EXCESS OF TWO
DWELLING UNITS PER LOT
o Initial deposit of $2,000 for multi -family
residential uses in excess of two dwelling units
per lot;
o Initial deposit of $1,500 for second residential
dwelling unit per lot and/or duplexes;
o $1,500 deposit per lot for all other conditional
uses in single family residential dwelling zones
B. COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL,
INSTITUTIONAL
o $2,000 deposit
o $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
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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 PLANNING FEE A five percent (5%) fee is applied to the 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. SMALL CELL DESIGN REVIEW Initial Deposit of $500
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21. TECHNOLOGY FEE A two percent (2%) fee is applied on all Building Permits to cover permit software licensing, plan
review software licensing, and additional technology
costs associated with permitting, plan review, and
inspections.
ENVIRONMENTAL FILING FEES
Items in this category identified with an “initial deposit” are charged on a time and materials basis.
1. CATEGORIAL EXEMPTION $25 flat fee
2. INITIAL STUDY REVIEW Initial deposit of $2,500
(includes County filing and posting fees)
3. FULL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT Initial deposit of $5,000 (includes County 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 a. Single Family Residential - initial deposit of $250
b. Multi Family Residential - initial deposit of $1,000 c. Non Residential - initial deposit of $1,000 deposit
7. Solar collectors – Non-residential - $150 fee
8. Oversized antenna review – $50 fee
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9. Tree removal permit - $500 deposit (includes actual cost for professional services, e.g. landscape architect, arborist)
10. Residential exterior alterations, with no increase in square footage, visible from street or public place - $50 fee
11. Historic Preservation Review - Initial deposit of $500 on projects that require the use of an Historic Preservation Architect to assist with the review.
12. Personal cannabis propagation permit application fee - $25
13. Entertainment Permits: $500 Initial Deposit
a. Annual Fee $120
14. Over the Counter Planning Approvals
a. Residential Additions or Accessory Structures that are not Patio Covers (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:
a. Initial Master Sign Application – $750 deposit
b. 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)
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7. 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 (1-1/2.5%) 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.
6. Temporary Storage Container Permit (not requiring CUP)
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 GENRAL PLAN
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
(OVER 10 PAGES)
$5 each
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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 ORDIANCE $15 each
I. GENERAL PLAN MAP $5 each
J. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORTS Actual cost of duplication K. OTHER DOCUMENTS 15¢ per copy
3. RECORDS MANAGEMENT CHANGE 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 CHARGED AT TIME OF FILING)
$150
B. NON-DEPOSIT PROJECTS, EXCEPT
SINGLE FAMILY CONSTRUCTION AND
SECOND UNITS ON SINGLE-FAMILY LOTS
$150
C. NEW SINGLE-FAMILY UNITS ON SINGLE-
FAMILY LOTS; REMODELS, ADDITIONS,
ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AND
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS ON
SINGLE-FAMILY LOTS
$55
D. APPLICATIONS WITH BASE FEES OF $100
OR LESS
No charge
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.
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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
AGREEMENT
$500 fee
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.
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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 (1.5-1/2%) 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 (1.5-1/2%) 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.
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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 FEES:
ANNUAL FEE $90
SINGLE TRIP FEE $16
STANDARD INSPECTION FEES
A. NEW RESIDENTIAL, AND NEW AND
EXISTING INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL,
PROFESSIONAL AND INSTITUTIONAL
CONSTRUCTION
(MON-THURS 7AM- 4PM)
A. AFTER HOURS INSPECTIONS
$110 plus $20 for each inspection in excess of two
$340 per inspection
1) BUSINESS HOURS
(MON-THURS 7AM- 4PM)
$110 plus $20 for each inspection in excess of two
2) AFTER HOURS INSPECTIONS $340 per inspection
B. 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 DEPOSITS $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 Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.48", No bullets or
numbering
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C. FEE TO MAKE READY BARRICADES IF
PICKED UP BY USER.
$10 minimum charge – 1st 10 units
$1 per unit over 10
D. FEE IF DELIVERED TO USER
(NO READY FEE APPLIES)
$30
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 SINGS $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 FEES 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.
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FY 2025-26 COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE
PUBLIC WORKS FEES 16
STORM DRAIN FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE
1. RESIDENTIAL
UPON APPLICATION FOR A BUILDING PERMIT
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW BUILDING
(OR AN ADDITION AND/OR REMODEL WITH A
VALUATION OF $75,000) TO BE USED FOR
RESIDENTIAL PURPOSES
$175 for each one-tenth (1/10) gross acre or fraction
thereof, provided that maximum fee for single-family
residence shall not exceed $350
2. NONRESIDENTIAL
UPON APPLICATION FOR A BUILDING PERMIT
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW BUILDING
(OR AN ADDITION AND/OR REMODEL WITH A
VALUATION OF $75,000) TO BE USED FOR
NONRESIDENTIAL PURPOSES
$350 for each one-tenth (1/10) gross acre or fraction
thereof
UNDERGROUND UTILITIES FEE
1. RESIDENTIAL
UPON APPLICATION FOR A BUILDING PERMIT
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW BUILDING
(OR AN ADDITION AND/OR REMODEL WITH A
VALUATION OF $75,000) TO BE USED FOR
RESIDENTIAL PURPOSES
$175 for each one-tenth (1/10) gross acre or fraction
thereof, provided that maximum fee for single-family
residence shall not exceed $350
2. NONRESIDENTIAL
UPON APPLICATION FOR A BUILDING PERMIT
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW BUILDING
(OR AN ADDITION AND/OR REMODEL WITH A
VALUATION OF $75,000) TO BE USED FOR
NONRESIDENTIAL PURPOSES
$350 for each one-tenth (1/10) gross acre or fraction
thereof
RATE, 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.
CITY OF LA VERNE
FY 2025-26 COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE
PUBLIC WORKS FEES 17
Water System Connection Fees shall be the amounts listed on the table above plus any additional costs related to parts or labor.:
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:
¾ - INCH $385
1 - INCH $495
1½ - 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
CITY OF LA VERNE
FY 2025-26 COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE
PUBLIC WORKS FEES 18
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 & ¾ - INCH $8.00
1 - INCH $8.00
1½ - 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.E.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.
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PUBLIC WORKS FEES 19
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.F. 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.
G. METER INSTALLATION
METER SIZE STANDARD RATE RATE W/ REMOTE
1 - INCH $533 $733
1.5 - INCH $1,126 $1,301
2 - INCH $1,396 $1,726
OVER 2 - INCHES ACTUAL COST OF LABOR AND MATERIAL
PLUS 25% OF SUCH COST FOR TOOLS,
ADMINISTRATION AND MISCELLANEOUS
COSTS
H. SERVICE INSTALLATION
1 - INCH $17,916
2 - INCH $22,872
OVER 2 - INCHES ACTUAL COST OF LABOR AND MATERIAL
PLUS 25% OF SUCH COST FOR TOOLS,
ADMINISTRATION AND MISCELLANEOUS
COSTS
I. PLAN CHECK AND INSPECTION – WATER
PLAN CHECK $175
INSPECTIONS $175
PERMIT FEE $25
H.J.ABANDONMENT OF SERVICES
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FY 2025-26 COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE
PUBLIC WORKS FEES 20
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 1-4 are imposed as a condition of service by the City's franchised waste hauler. The franchise agreement includes provisions for rate increases detailed in the current contract with Waste Management.. 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.
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:
o Each single-family dwelling unit, whether one or more are on a single lot. o Each unit in a mobile home park, duplex, or other multiple dwelling unit. o Each property in areas where residential carts are available and necessary to meet solid waste compliance.
o Every four (4) guest rooms or a fractional number thereof, in any hotel, motel, rooming or lodging house.
From July 1, 2024 2025 through June 30, 20252026-monthly fee, billed bi-monthly (a) 35 gallon container $28.8130.02
(b) 64 gallon container $31.4132.74
(c) 96 gallon container $34.1635.61
(d) Additional 96-gallon trash container $11.1511.64
(e) Each additional 64-gallon recycling cart1 $10.5815.40 (f) Each additional 64-gallon organics recycling cart2 $14.7511.05 (g) Mechanized container size exchange3 $20.8921.82
1 In excess of two (2)
2 In excess of two (2)
3 Excluding one (1) change within three (3) months of initiating serve at no charge or exchanging a cart of a larger size to a smaller one
CITY OF LA VERNE
FY 2025-26 COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE
PUBLIC WORKS FEES 21
(h) Bulky goods collection4 $34.7836.32
(i) Extra pick up $27.8429.08
(j) Contamination Fee $21.4622.41
(k) Replacement of damaged or lost mechanized container5 $69.5872.67
3. COMMERCIAL AND MULTI FAMILY 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. Due to the individuality of properties, there are many options available to the La Verne community and shared bins are allowed in some cases. Gray shaded options are unavailable at the time of this writing, but remain in this schedule, in the case that services become available.
From July 1, 2024 2025 thru June 30, 2025 2026 – monthly fee, billed monthly
A) TRASH
BIN SIZE FREQUENCY OF PICK UP PER WEEK
1X 2X 3X 4X 5X 6X
3 YARD SPLIT BIN $224.5323
4.50 $437.7845
7.21 $656.6768
5.82 $875.5691
4.43 $1,094.45
1,143.04
$1,313.34
1,371.64
Trash & Recycle Only
1.5 YARD BIN $149.7215
6.37 $265.1127
6.88 $340.5135
5.63 $444.0046
3.71 $547.9457
2.26 $696.0872
6.98 Each Additional Bin $91.9596.
03 $148.5215
5.11 $183.8519
2.01 $242.8125
3.59 $301.7031
5.09 $386.6240
3.78 Extra Pick-Up Charge $66.2069.
14 2 YARD BIN $162.3416
9.55 $291.0130
3.93 $373.5139
0.09 $532.3255
5.95 $602.1662
8.89 $764.7979
8.74 Each Additional Bin $148.7415
5.34 $248.6025
9.64 $271.0928
3.12 $322.8433
7.17 $374.8339
1.47 $452.6647
2.65 Extra Pick-Up $82.0485.
68 3 YARD BIN $191.6420
0.15 $345.2536
0.58 $434.7545
4.05 $571.5159
6.88 $708.2073
9.64 $901.5094
1.52 Each Additional Bin $139.0514
5.22 $223.9123
3.85 $278.1229
0.47 $370.0738
6.50 $461.9948
2.50 $591.6161
7.87 Extra Pick-Up $103.2292
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4 YARD BIN $218.8722
8.59 $394.7541
2.27 $498.4352
0.56 $654.0168
3.04 $814.2885
0.43 $1,040.57
1,086.76
Each Additional Bin $169.7017
7.23 $275.8028
8.04 $341.7935
6.96 $452.5647
2.65 $565.6959
0.80 $728.3676
0.69 4 After four (4) at no charge
5 After one (1) at no charge
CITY OF LA VERNE
FY 2025-26 COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE
PUBLIC WORKS FEES 22
BIN SIZE FREQUENCY OF PICK UP PER WEEK
1X 2X 3X 4X 5X 6X
Extra Pick-Up $103.2210
7.80 6 YARD BIN $279.6329
2.04 $505.4952
7.93 $630.4365
8.42 $830.7086
7.58 $1,066.01
1,113.33
$1,321.05
1,379.69
Each Additional Bin $238.0524
8.62 $384.2240
1.28 $471.4049
2.33 $627.0065
4.83 $784.9181
9.75 $1,008.87
1,053.66
Extra Pick-Up $152.8215
9.60 B) RECYCLING
BIN SIZE FREQUENCY OF PICK UP PER WEEK
1X 2X 3X 4X 5X 6X
96 GALLON CART
(per cart-max 3 carts)
$26.07
$27.23 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
2 YARD BIN
$36.67
$38.30
$75.48
$78.83
$113.22
$118.25
$150.96
$157.66
$188.69
$197.07 N/A
3 YARD BIN
$55.01
$57.45
$113.21
$118.24
$169.81
$177.35
$226.43
$236.48
$283.05
$295.62 N/A
4 YARD BIN
$73.35
$76.61
$150.95
$157.65
$226.43
$236.48
$301.89
$315.29
$377.38
$394.13 N/A
6 YARD BIN
$110.02
$114.90
$226.41
$236.46
$339.66
$354.74
$452.85
$472.95
$566.05
$591.18 N/A
EXTRA PICKUP
$88.67
$92.61 N/A
C) ORGANICS RATES
BIN SIZE FREQUENCY OF PICK UP PER WEEK
1X 2X 3X 4X 5X 6X
64 GALLON CART
$96.76
$101.06
$193.51$2
02.11 N/A N/A N/A N/A
2 YARD BIN N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
D) COMPACTOR RATES
CITY OF LA VERNE
FY 2025-26 COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE
PUBLIC WORKS FEES 23
BIN SIZE FREQUENCY OF PICK UP PER WEEK
1X 2X 3X 4X 5X 6X
3 YARD COMPACTOR
$446.26
$466.07
$745.78
$778.89
$813.28
$849.38
$968.50
$1011.49
$1,124.41
$1174.33
$1,357.72
$1417.99
EXTRA PICKUP
$266.01
$277.82
E) OTHER COMMERCIAL RATES
OTHER COMMERCIAL RATES
RESUME FEE
$47.80
$49.92
LOCKING BIN RATE
$14.58
$15.23 Monthly per bin
REPLACEMENT LOCK
$36.46
$38.09
REPLACEMENT KEY
$6.62
$6.91
CONTAMINATION FEE
$46.40
$48.46
COMMERCIAL VALET SERVICE
$30.50
$31.85 Per bin, per number of days of service per week
OVERAGE FEE
$66.30
$69.24 Per occurrence
4. MISCELLANEOUS REFUSE CHARGES – FROM JULY 1,2024 2025 THRU JUNE 30, 20252026 Bililng frequency varies depending on service.
A) INSTA BIN RATES
INSTA BIN RATES
TEMP BIN RENTAL PER WEEK $36.24 $37.85
INSTA BIN $181.21 $189.25
EXTRA PICK UP $181.21 $189.25
B) ROLL OFF RATES
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FY 2025-26 COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE
PUBLIC WORKS FEES 24
ROLL OFF RATES
HAUL RATE $373.14 $389.71
PRICE PER TON $71.62 $74.80
5 TON $358.13 $374.03
ROLL OFF TOTAL $731.29 $763.75
DTN $71.62 $74.80
TRIP $181.21 $189.25
RELOCATE $72.50 $75.72
TEMP ROLL OFF RENTAL RATE $36.24 $37.85
C & D HAUL RATE $373.14 $389.71
C & D RATE PER TON $70.69 $73.83
COMPACTORS $231.89 $242.18
COMPACTOR CLEANING FEE $144.97 $151.41
ORGANICS HAUL RATE $373.15 $389.71
ORGANICS RATE PER TON $96.16 $100.43
RECYCLE ROLLOFF $373.15 $389.71S
EWER SERVICE CHARGES
All sewer services furnished by the City shall be subject to the following changes:
1. Sewer Unit Connection Fees for New Construction and/or Additions a. Manufacturing, Commercial, Institutional, Official, and other nonresidential uses:
i. $1,68325 p l u s $25 337 per 1,000 square feet or any fraction thereof for ground level building space, plus $7.50101 per 1,000 square feet or fraction thereof for building space above ground level.
ii. Front footage fee: $15 per front foot
b. Residential Uses
i. Single family: For each detached single-family residential unit on a single, separate lot – $1251,683.
ii. Multiple family, including mobile home parks, for building or buildings under one ownership: $125 1,683 for the first unit.
iii. Front footage fee: $15 per front foot
CITY OF LA VERNE
FY 2025-26 COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE
POLICE DEPARTMENT FEES 25
POLICE DEPARTMENT FEES
Staff billing rates and equipment charges are established periodically by Administrative Regulation (AR) of the City Manager.
1. OVERNIGHT PARKING PERMIT – ANNUAL/DAILY $100 / $5
$50 Admin Fee
prorated monthly rate of $4.16
2. OVERNIGHT ANNUAL PARKING PERMIT RENEWAL FEE
(REAPPLICATION REQUIRED AFTER JANUARY 31)
$50
3. RECREATIONAL VEHICLE STORAGE PERMIT $100
ANNUAL RENEWAL FEE $50 for 3 yrs.
4. NON-INJURY ACCIDENT REPORT $25
INJURY ACCIDENT REPORT No Charge
5. ALL OTHER POLICE REPORTS No Charge
6. CONCEALED CARRY WEAPON (CCW) PERMIT
A) CCW ADMINISTRATIVE FEE $50100
B) CCW AMENDMENTS/MODIFICATIONS/ CARD
REPLACEMENT
$10
C) CONCEALED WEAPON PERMIT RENEWAL $7525
7. RESIDENTIAL BURGLAR ALARM PERMIT $50
8. COMMERCIAL BURGLAR ALARM PERMIT $100
9. FALSE ALARM RESPONSE FEES
A) FIRST 2 RESPONSES IN ANY 365-DAY PERIOD No Charge
B) THIRD RESPONSES IN 365-DAY PERIOD $75 for each response C) FOURTH THROUGH ALL SUBSEQUENT RESPONSES IN 365-
DAY PERIOD
$150 for each response
D) FAILURE TO OBTAIN AN ALARM PERMIT WITHIN THIRTY (30)
DAYS OF OPERATION WITHOUT REASONABLE CAUSE WILL
RESULT IN A $10 PER DAY FEE EVERY DAY THREAFTER
10. COPIES OF COLOR PHOTOGRAPHS
1. CD ROM $15
2. FLASH DRIVE (≤32 GB) $20
11. AUDIO/VIDEO TAPE REPRODUCTION OF TAPING $40/ half hour
12. PRE-EMPLOYMENT LOCAL CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK $30
13. LOCATION/ADDRESS CALL HISTORY REPORT $20
14. MASSAGE PERMIT FOR OPERATOR $250
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FY 2025-26 COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE
POLICE DEPARTMENT FEES 26
15. FIREARMS SALES PERMIT $250
16. BINGO GAME PERMIT FEES
A) BINGO PERMIT FEE & ANNUAL RENEWAL Actual Cost
B) BINGO MANAGER PERMIT FEE AS REQUIRED BY LA VERNE
MUNICIPAL CODE
Actual Cost
17. SERVICE CHARGE FOR RELEASE OF IMOUNDED VEHICLES
A) GEENRAL IMPOUND FEES (DRIVER NOT FOUND TO BE
UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL AND/OR DRUGS) NO
DUI
$150
B) FOR VEHICLES WHERE THE DRIVER IS ARRESTED FOR
DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OR RECKLESS DRIVING -
UP TO $250 FEE MAY BE WAIVED IF THERE IS NO CRIMINAL
FINDING
$400
18. SERVICE CHARGE FOR RELEASE OF ABATED VEHICLES $125
19. STORAGE OF SEIZED VEHICLE $10/day per vehicle
20. CITATION SIGN-OFF FOR PERSONS WHO FAIL TO DISPLAY
HANDICAPPED DISABLED PERSON (DP)PLACARDS.
$10
21. CITATION SIGN-OFF FEE (NON-RESIDENTS) $20
22. SECOND RESPONSE FEE – LOUD PARTY OR NOSE PER L.V.M.C.
SECTION 8.20.050
Actual cost disturbance
23. ADULT BOOKING RECOVER FEE $210
24. JUVENILE DETENTION FEE ($18.75 PER ¼ HOUR)
BILLABLE BEGINNING ONE (1) HOUR AFTER PARENT
NOTIFICATION
$75 per hour
25. JAIL TRUSTEE ACCEPTANCE LETTER $30
26. INMATE WORKER FEES
A) FULL-TIME INMATE WORKER $25 per day plus
$250 fee @ booking
B) PART-TIME FURLOUGH WORKERS $60 per day plus
$250 fee @ booking
27. LIVE-SAN APPLICANT FINGERPRINTING $20 per process plus actual cost charged by DOJ and/or FBI
28. ROLLED INK FINGERPRINTING $20 for 1 card
$5 each additional card
29. REQUESTS FOR TRAFFIC/PARKING ENFORCEMENT ON
PRIVATE STREETS. REQUESTING PARTY SHALL PROVIDE TO
THE CITY LABELS OR PRE-ADDRESSED ENVELOPES TO
AFFECTED RESIDENTS
$175 per request;
City preparation of addressed
labels, if desired, per the fees set
forth @ #E-4 of this resolution
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FY 2025-26 COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE
POLICE DEPARTMENT FEES 27
30. POLICE CLEARANCE LETTER $15
31. FIREARM STORAGE FEE $10 per month
32. FIREARM RELEASE FEE
SHALL APPLY TO ALL FIREARMS SEIZED, STORED, OR
IMPOUNDED. ANY & ALL FEES SHALL BE WAIVED IF FIREARM IS STOLEN OR IF SURRENDERED FOR DESTRUCTION. ALL FEES
DUE UPON RELEASE.
$50 per case/incident
33. ELECTRIC UTILITY/SECURITY CART INSPECTION FEE
(PER RESOLUTION NO. 09-05)
$10 per cart
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FY 2025-26 COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE
FIRE DEPARTMENT FEES 28
FIRE DEPARTMENT FEES
Staff billing rates and equipment charges are established periodically by Administrative Regulation (AR) of the City Manager.
1. ANNUAL BUSINESS FIRE INSPECTION FEE
NEW BUSINESS/ANNUAL INSPECTION REQUIRING
OPERATIONAL PERMITS CONDUCTED BY PREVENTION STAFF
$124 for first hour;
Thereafter charged ½ hour
increments
PREVENTION FIRST RE-INSPECTION No Charge
EACH ADDITIONAL RE-INSPECTION $124 for first hour; thereafter charged in ½ hour increments
BUSINESSES OCCUPYING 5,000 – 50,000 SQUARE FEET 2 hours ($248) BUSINESSES OCCUPYING 50,000 – 100,000 SQUARE FEET 3 hours ($372) BUSINESSES OCCUPYING 100,000 OR MORE SQUARE FEET 4 hours ($500)
ENGINE COMPANY INSPECTION NOT REQUIRING
OPERATAIONAL PERMITS
$195 for first hour engine
company time; thereafter,
charged in ½ hour increments
ENGINE COMPANY – FIRST RE-INSPECTION No Charge
EACH ADDITIONAL RE-INSPECTION $195 for first hour; thereafter charged in ½ hour increments
2. ANNUAL OPERATIONAL PERMIT
A All businesses with conditions, processes or materials that require an annual fire permit as per the California Fire Code (CFC) Sections 105.1.1 through 105.7.18 shall pay the following General Permit fee(s):
FIRST PERMITTED USE $332
EACH SUBSEQUENT PERMITTED USE $166
FAILURE TO PAY PERMIT FEE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF RECEIVING
RENEWAL LETTER OR PERMIT APPLICATION.
50% Additional
3. SPECIAL ACTIVITIES FEE
HAZARDOUS EVENT/OPERATIONS – UPON AGREEMENT BY
BOTH THE FIRE CHIEF AND CITY MANAGER, SPECIAL
ACTIVITIES FEES CAN BE WAIVED.
THIS FEE EXCLUDES THE CITY’S ANNUAL 4TH OF JULY
FIREWORKS SHOW (CITY SPONSORED EVENT)
$210 minimum/ hourly
FIREWORKS DISPLAY/PERMIT
THIS FEE EXCLUDES THE CITY’S ANNUAL 4 TH OF JULY
FIREWORKS SHOW (CITY SPONSORED EVENT)
Permit $322 + Stand-by Fee
(see hourly rates)
SPECIAL EVENT INSPECTION – CHRISTMAS TREE LOTS,
PUMPKIN PATCHES, ETC.
$248
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TANK INSTALLATION AND/OR REMOVAL, UNDERGROUND,
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
$248
SPECIAL EVENT – OPEN FLAME VENDORS (INCLUDE PERMIT
AND INSPECTION)
$124
4. FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS PLAN CHECK AND INSPECTION FEES The Fire Protection System - Fire Plan Check process is applicable when a fire protection system is installed, rehabilitated, or modified.
To start the process, the applicant must visit the Building Division office located at City Hall complete the Fire application, submit 3 copies of the fire plans, and pay the application fee. The regular plan check turnaround time is 14 business days from the date plans were submitted.
Fire plans are reviewed by a fire consultant to ensure compliance with the California Fire Code, California Building Code, and applicable adopted standards. After the initial consultant review, the applicant is notified to pick-up the approved plans and/or return the plans for subsequent consultant review. Once fire plans have been approved by the consultant and the Community Risk Reduction Bureau, the applicant will pay the applicable permit cost (B-F below) and Inspection fees, consultant fees, and then pick-up the finalized building plans (that include a stamp from the consultant and the Community Risk Reduction Bureau). Once all costs are paid, the applicant will receive a copy of the Fire Protection System Permit/Job Card. The applicant has 6 months to complete the work/project and schedule required inspections with the Community Risk Reduction Bureau (the permit fee covers most of the inspection costs). If additional inspection time is required, the Miscellaneous Fee (As-Needed Fire Inspection) is applicable.
The permit fees listed in B- F include up to 3 inspections. If additional inspection time is required, the Miscellaneous Fee (As-Needed Fire Inspection per hourly rate) is applicable.
A. APPLICATION FEE WITH EACH PERMIT
(14 BUSINESS DAYS)
$62
TYPES OF FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM PERMITS – PER SYSTEM
INSPECTIONS _ CONSULTANT
FEE – PER SYSTEM
B. FIRE ALARM
1. ALARM SYSTEM (NEW) $372 + Consultant Fee,
Per System
2. ALARM SYSTEM (TENANCT IMPROVEMENT) $372 + Consultant Fee, Per System
C. FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM
1. FIRE SPRINKLER NEW $372 + Consultant Fee,
Per System
2. FIRE SPRINKLER TENANT IMPROVEMENT $372 + Consultant Fee, Per System
3. FIRE SPRINKLER TENANT IMPROVEMENT W/
CALCULATIONS
$372 + Consultant Fee,
Per System
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FIRE DEPARTMENT FEES 30
4. ADDITIONAL RISER/PER FLOOR/SAME BUILDING $372 + Consultant Fee, Per System
5. FIRE PUMP $372 + Consultant Fee,
Per System
6. FIRE UNDERGROUND SYSTEM $372 + Consultant Fee,
Per System
7. STANDPIPE SYSTEM $372 + Consultant Fee,
Per System
8. HIGH PILE STORAGE $372 + Consultant Fee,
Per Building
D. ENGINEER SYSTEMS
1. HOOD AND DUCT SUPPRESSION SYSTEM, CLEAN AGENT,
ETC.
$372 + Consultant Fee,
Per System
2. SPECIAL SYSTEMS/SPRAY BOOTH $372 + Consultant Fee, Per System
E. HAZARDOUS MATERIAL PLAN
1. HAZARDOUS MATERIAL PLAN CHECK $372 + Consultant Fee, Per Submittal
F. FIRE DEPARTMENT ACCESS
1. FIRE DEPARTMENT ACCESS PLAN $372 + Consultant Fee,
Per Building
5. NEW BUILDING / TENANT IMPROVEMETNTS PLAN CHECK FEES
The New Building / Modification - Fire Plan Check process is applicable for all construction projects within the City. The process is mostly handled by the Building/Engineering Division; whereas the Community Risk Reduction Bureau is responsible for reviewing plans to ensure compliance with the California Fire Code, California Building Code, and California Health & Safety Code.
To start the process, the applicant must first visit the Building Division located at City Hall and complete a Fire application. Next, the applicant will submit a copy of their Building/Engineering Division application, 3 copy of the building plan, and pay the application fee. The regular plan check turnaround time is 14 business days from the date the plans are submitted.
Building plans are reviewed by a City consultant or Fire Marshal. After the initial city or consultant review, the applicant is notified to pick-up the approved plans and/or return the plans for subsequent consultant review. Once all revisions are finalized, the applicant will pay the applicable Inspection fees, consultant fees, and pick-up the finalized building plans (that include a stamp from the consultant and the Community Risk Reduction Bureau).
The applicant has 6 months to complete the work/project and schedule an inspection with the Community Risk Reduction Bureau. If additional inspection time is required, the Miscellaneous Fee (As-Needed Fire Inspection) is applicable. Note: The Building Inspector will not finalize any project until it has been inspected by the Community Risk Reduction Bureau.
The permit fees listed in section B include up to 3 inspections. If additional inspection time is required, the Miscellaneous Fee (As-Needed Fire Inspection/per hourly rate) is applicable.
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FY 2025-26 COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE
FIRE DEPARTMENT FEES 31
A. APPLICATION FEE WITH EACH PERMIT
(14 BUSINESS DAYS)
$62
TYPES OF PLAN CHECK PERMITS
INSPECTIONS _ CONSULTANT
FEE – PER SYSTEM
B. PLAN CHECK TYPES – PER SUBMITTAL
1. ARCHITECTURAL – NEW PER BUILDING $372 + $744 or Consultant Fee, Per Submittal
2. ARCHITECTURAL – T.I. PER BUILDING $372 + $496 or Consultant Fee, Per Submittal
3. ARCHITECTURAL/NEW > 2 STORY OR R-1/R-2 W/ MORE
THAN 50 UNITS
$372 + $868 or Consultant Fee,
Per Submittal
4. ARCHITECTURAL – HIGH RISE (BUILDINGS > 75FT) $372 + $1,736 or Consultant Fee,
Per Submittal
5. FUEL MODIFICATION PLAN (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE) $372 + $527 or Consultant Fee, Per Submittal
6. FUEL MODIFICATION PLAN (MULTI FAMILY, TRACT,
COMMERCIAL)
$372 + $899 or Consultant Fee,
Per Submittal
7. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW (CUP, TRACT MAP, ETC.) $372 + $496 or Consultant Fee, Per Submittal
9. PLAN REVISIONS/AS-BUILTS $372 + $279 or Consultant Fee, Per Submittal
6. OTHER
INSPECTION SERVICES FOR WHICH NO FEE IS LISTED (HOURLY
OR CONSULTANT)
$124 and/or Consultant.
ARSON/INVESTIGATOR: BILLING DETERMINED BY THE FIRE
CHIEF
See Hourly Rate.
COPIES OF REPORTS AND DOCUMENTS 15¢ Per Page
COST OF RECOVERY FOR FIRE DEPT. RESPONSE NECESSITATED
BY NEGLIGENT; INTENTIONAL OR FOR ALCOHOL/DRUG
RELATED ACTS; COST RECOVERY FOR FIRE DEPT. RESPONSE
FOR WATER REMOVAL; COST RECOVERY FOR FIRE DEPT.
RESPONSE FOR A NON-RESIDENT VEHICLE FIRE, WEED
ABATEMENT COST RECOVERY FOR FIRE DEPT. CLEAN-UP SPILLS
AT ACCIDENT SCENTS
$488 Per Engine Co. per hour
or fraction thereof.
$203 Per Medical Unit per
hour or fraction thereof.
7. INCIDENT MITIGATION COST
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on the Consumer Price Index (CPI). These charges are billed through Fire Recovery USA and apply to incidents where LVFD provides mitigation services, including fire suppression, hazardous materials response, extrications, and fire investigations.
NOTE
FEES ARE BILLED TO INSURANCE PROVIDERS OR RESPONSIBLE PARTIES. ALL FEES ARE SUBJECT TO ANNUAL CPI ADJUSTMENTS.
MOTOR VEHICLE INCIDENTS
SERVICE LEVEL RATE
LEVEL 1
Hazardous materials assessment, scene stabilization
$618.00
LEVEL 2
Level 1 + cleanup and disposal of hazardous fluids
$705.00
LEVEL 3 (CAR FIRE)
Scene safety, fire suppression, breathing air, rescue tools, hose, foam application
$860.00
EXTRICATION
Heavy rescue tools, ropes, airbags, cribbing, required to remove a person from a vehicle
$1,859.00
CREATING A LANDING ZONE
Multi-engine company response, mutual aid, helicopter
coordination
$567.00
FIRE INCIDENTS
SERVICE LEVEL RATE
STANDARD FIRE RESPONSE
Scene safety, fire suppression, hazard mitigation
$568.00 PER HOUR (ENGINE) /
$711.00 PER HOUR (TRUCK)
ILLEGAL FIRES
Fire response for unpermitted or illegal burns
$568.00 PER HOUR (ENGINE) /
$711.00 PER HOUR (TRUCK)
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (HAZMAT) RESPONSES
SERVICE LEVEL RATE
LEVEL 1
Basic response, perimeter establishment, evacuation, setup & command
$999.00
LEVEL 2
HazMat team deployment, decontamination setup, air monitoring $3,566.00
LEVEL 3
Advanced HazMat response, robot deployment, decon center, environmental cleanup
$8,420.00
ADDITIONAL TIME ON-SCENE
Per HazMat team per additional hour
$391.00 PER HOUR
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FIRE DEPARTMENT FEES 33
WATER INCIDENTS
SERVICE LEVEL RATE
LEVEL 1
Basic response: scene safety, hazard control, investigation $583.00 + $70 PER HOUR
PER RESPONDER
LEVEL 2
Includes Level 1 + minor hazardous cleanup and disposal $1,170.00 + $70 PER HOUR PER
RESPONDER
LEVEL 3
Advanced response: HazMat, decon, recovery
$2,897.00 + $70 PER HOUR PER
RESPONDER
+ $140 PER HOUR
PER HAZMAT TEAM MEMBER
INCIDENT COMMAND & SUPPORT SERVICES
SERVICE LEVEL RATE
CHIEF RESPONSE
Command setup, operations, safety administration
$356.00 PER HOUR
ADDITIONAL ON-SENCE TIME
Engine $568.00 PER HOUR
Truck $771.00 PER HOUR
Command $356.00 PER HOUR
Miscellaneous Equipment $427.00 PER HOUR
7.8. STATE-MANDATED INSPECTION TYPES
PRE-INSPECTION STD-850 RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY $155
FINAL INSPECTION STD-850 RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY $155
PRE-DAYCARE FACILITY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, ADULT
OR CHILD
$155
DAYCARE FACILITY COMMERCIAL ADULT OR CHILD $155
SCHOOL/EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES (PUBLIC AND PRIVATE) $248 APARTMENT BUILDING INSPECTIONS $124
MEDICAL FACILITY $248
8.9. FIRE ALARMS FEES AND FINES
THE FIRST THREE RESPONSES IN ANY 365-DAY PERIOD No Charge FOR THE 4TH AND EACH ADDITIONAL RESPONSE IN ANY 365-
DAY PERIOD
$488
NON-EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO RESIDENTIAL CARE
FACILITY FOR CAREGIVER ASSISTANCE
$488 Per Occurrence
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FIRE DEPARTMENT FEES 34
9.10. HOURLY RATES (TIME AND MATERIAL)
TYPE OF RESOURCE
FIRE CHIEF $210
FIRE MARSHAL $124
CRR SPECIALIST $105
ENGINE COMPANY $488
10.11. FIRE SAFETY EQUIPMENT DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE
(PAYABLE UPON SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE
CITY FOR A BUILDING PERMIT IN THE HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT
AREA)
$385
FIRE FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE
ON NEW RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS IN THE HILLSIDE OVERLAY
ZONE
$7,504
11.12. EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
The La Verne Fire Department, or its contracted billing service, will bill the insurers of La Verne residents, including Federal health care programs, but only to the extent of their insurance coverage to ensure no "out of pocket" costs. Third party billing is established to provide for the long-term sustainability of the La Verne Fire Department’s Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance transport programs.
Individuals who are not residents of the City of La Verne and have been a recipient of Emergency Medical Services shall be charged fees for services rendered without regard for "out of pocket" expenses.
Emergency Medical Service fee minimums are annually established by the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services. The City of La Verne follows EMS base rates as established by the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services. These base rates shall be automatically adjusted to reflect any changes adopted by the County.
In accordance with AB716 and industry best practices, the City’s EMS base rate includes the following previously itemized charges:
Dispatch Fee
Medical Supplies
Documentation Fee
Individual fees adjusted beyond the minimum are established to ensure accurate cost recovery as determined by the Fire Department.
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FY 2025-26 COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE
FIRE DEPARTMENT FEES 35
ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT L.A. Co. Rate + $754
ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT (NON-RESIDENT) L.A. Co. Rate + $75 + 10.25% BASIC LIFE SUPPORT L.A. Co. Rate + $75 + 10.25%
PARAMEDIC PATIENT ASSESSMENT FEE L.A. Co. Rate
PARAMEDIC PATIENT ASSESSMENT FEE (NON-RESIDENT) L.A. Co. Rate + 10.25% EACH ADDITIONAL PATIENT 50% Additional
DISPATCH FEE $25
MILEAGE PER MILE L.A. Co. Rate
OXYGEN L.A. Co. Rate
MEDICAL SUPPLIES $34L.A. Co. Rate
DOCUMENTATION FEE $15
DOCUMENTATION FEE (NON-RESIDENT) $16
FIRST RESPONDER FEE $488
NIGHT CHARGE $31L.A. Co. Rate
BACK-UP AMBULANCE (BASIC LIFE SUPPORT)
USE OF BACK-UP AMBULANCE (TRANSPORT ONLY) $937
NON-EMERGENCY AMBULANCE TRANSPORT $937
COST OF MEDICAL SUPPLIES
Actual Cost per Current L.A. Co.
Rates
CITY OF LA VERNE
FY 2025-26 COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE
REGULATORY PERMIT FILING FEES 36
REGULATORY PERMIT FILING FEES
1. Those regulatory permits also requiringa City of La Verne business license and the term of the permit is the same as the business license:
A. BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION PROCESSING $30 for new business $10 for annual renewal
B. DOOR-TO-DOOR SOLICITATION $66
C. FORTUNE TELLING:
O PROCESSING FEE FOR APPLICATON $100
O REGULATORY PERMIT $100
D. CERTIFICATE OF NECESSITY & PUBLIC
CONVENIENCE: PROCESSING FEE FOR APPLICATION
$50
E. SHORT-TERM RENTAL PERMIT (INITIAL APPLICATION) $100
F. SHORT-TERM RENTAL PERMIT (RENEWAL) $35
2. Those regulatory permits not requiring a City of La Verne business license:
A. GARAGE SALES $10
O PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO OBTAIN PERMIT
O ADDITIONAL
$5
B. CHARITABLE/RELIGIOUS/NONPROFIT Exempt except when solicitors are paid, for which the fee shall be $15
C. CHRISTMAS TREE LOTS AND/OR RELATABLE
SEASONAL SALES
$250 fee plus $250 cleanup
deposit
3. The business of filming and videotaping within the City of La Verne:
A. DAILY PERMIT $300
B. DAILY RENTAL FEE FOR CITY-OWNED BUILDINGS OR
FACILITIES, EXCLUDING CITY PARKS AND
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
$500
C. USE OF OTHER CITY SERVICES, EQUIPMENT AND/OR
PERSONNEL
Actual cost per A.R.
4. TOBACCO RETAILER’S LICENSE FEE $300
5. OTHER REGULATORY PERMITS NOT SPECIFICALLY
PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE
$15
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FY 2025-26 COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE
ANIMAL CONTROL FEES 37
ANIMAL CONTROL FEES
1. DOG LICENSE FEES
A. UNALTERED DOG – 1 YEAR/2 YEAR LICENSE $100/$200
B. ALTERED DOG – 1 YEAR/ 2 YEAR LICENSE $30/$60
C. SR. CITIZEN – UNALTERED DOG $100/$200
D. SR. CITIZEN – ALTERED DOG $10/$20
E. LATE APPLICATION FEE FOR NEW DOG LICENSE $60
F. LATE RENEWAL OF DOG LICENSE $60
2. CAT LICENSE FEES
A. UNALTERED CAT – 1 YEAR $10
B. ALTERED CAT – 1 YEAR $5
C. LATE APPLICATION FEE FOR NEW CAT LICENSE $10
D. LATE RENEWAL OF CAT LICENSE $10
3. IMPOUND FEES
A. DOG – FIRST INCIDENT: ALTERED/UNALTERED $30/$30
B. DOG – SECOND INCIDENT: ALTERED/UNALTERED $60/$60
C. DOG – THIRD INCIDENT: ALTERED/UNALTERED $90/$90
D. CAT: ALTERED/UNALTERED $10/$10
E. SMALL ANIMALS, I.E. RABBITS, CHICKENS, DUCKS,
TURTLES $15
F. MEDIUM ANIMALS, I.E. GOATS, SHEEP, CALVES $25
G. LARGE ANIMALS, I.E. HORSES, PONIES, DONKEYS, COWS,
PIGS (TRAILER NEEDED) $60
4. FOOD AND CARE (PER DAY)
a. DOG $10
b. CAT $10
c. SMALL ANIMALS $5
d. MEDIUM ANIMALS $10
e. LARGE ANIMALS $40
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FY 2025-26 COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE
ANIMAL CONTROL FEES 38
f. ALL ANIMALS REQUIRED TO BE QUARANTINED AT THE
SHELTER $20
5. OTHER ANIMAL CONTROL FEES
OWNER RELEASE FEES
o LICENSED/UNLICENSED $100/$150
o OWNER REQUESTED EUTHANASIA $50
o PER LITTER $200
o PER ON-SITE PICK-UP $100
o CARCASS REMOVAL (OWNER’S) $100
CITY OF LA VERNE
FY 2025-26 COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE
OTHER FEES 39
OTHER FEES
1. RESEARCH ACTIVITIES (FOR REQUESTS OUTSIDE THE SCOPE OF
THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC RECORDS ACT, IF STAFFING AND
WORKLOAD PERMIT, A PROJECT MAY BE UNDERTAKEN)
Actual cost for time based on
actual salary including fringe
benefits of the staff member
working on the project
2. RETURNED CHECK OR RETURNED ELECTRONIC PAYMENT $25
3. COPYING FEE (EXCEPT DOCUMENTS PURSUANT TO FAIR
POLITICAL PRACTICE ACT)
15¢ per page
4. PROVIDING INFORMAITON ON CD MEDIA $15
5. NOTARY FEE As set by State Law
6. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Available free on website
7. CITY’S ANNUAL BUDGET OR COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL
FINANCIAL REPORT
Available free on website
8. PASSPORT APPLICATION ACCEPTANCE SERVICE Fees established by U.S Dept. of State
9. PASSPORT PHOTO SERVICE $17 (for set of 2)
10.CERTIFICATION OF RECORDS $10 per document, plus copy fee
11.EMERGENCY RESPONSE COSTS RELATED TO DUI
ALCOHOL/DRUG TRAFFIC COLLISION INCIDENTS (AUTHORIZED
BY GOVT. CODE SECTION 53150)
Actual Cost.
12.SIGN RECOVERY FEE $10 per sign
13.MUNICIPAL CODE ANNUAL SUPPLEMENT SERVICE $50 (includes postage)
14.FEES FOR RENTAL OF PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS ARE ESTABLISHD AND MAINTAINED BY THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR BY ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION.
15.PARK, OPEN SPACE, AND RECREATION FEES
FOR CREDITS, WAIVERS, OR ADJUSTMENTS, SEE CHAPTER 3.20, LA VERNE MUNICIPAL CODE A. NEW RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT $4,500 per unit
B. SENIOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT $3,000 per unit
C. ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT
O FEE SHALL BE A PROPORTIONATE AMOUNT OF THE FEE FOR
A NEW RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE BASED ON THE SIZE OF
EXISTING PRIMARY STRUCTURE.
(I.E. 2,000 S.F. HOUSE = $4,500 FEE; 1,000 S.F. ADU IS 50%
OF THE SIZE OF THE PRIMARY STRUCTURE, THUS FEE IS
$2,250)
$4,500 per unit
D. DORMITORIES AND ASSISTED CARE FACILITIES $1,500 per bed
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FY 2025-26 COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE
OTHER FEES 40
E. VERY LOW, LOW, AND MODERATE HOUSING AND MOBILE
HOMES
$1,500 per unit
F. NEW COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL, AND NON-RESIDENTIAL
INSTITUTIONAL SPACE
$0.40 per square foot
THE FEES APPLY TO NEW DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING ADDITIONS THAT RESULT IN AT LEAST A 25%
NET INCREASE IN GROSS FLOOR AREA IN THE CASE OF COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, AND NON- RESIDENTIAL INSTITUTIONAL SPACE.
16. FEES FOR RENTAL OF CITY VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE ESTABLISHED AND MAINTAINED BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT BY ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION.
17. WHERE MAXIMUM FEES ARE SPECIFIED BY STATE LAW, THOSE FEES SHALL PREVAIL OVER ANY FEE SPECIFIED HEREIN.
CITY OF LA VERNE
FY 2025-26 COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE
FEE REDUCTION FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS 41
FEE REDUCTION FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
The City Manager, at his sole discretion, may offer a reduction in any impact or processing fee. Such reduction shall not exceed 30 percent, and shall apply only to specified economic development projects which meet one or more of the following objectives:
1. Any project generating more than 100 new, permanent jobs; in a category deemed desirable after review by the City Manager.
2. Any project which adds more than $100,000 in projected annual sales tax revenues to the City's general fund.
3. Any project which converts an historic or potentially significant structure for adaptive reuse as a revenue- generating commercial enterprise or affordable housing project meeting specific general plan targets for affordable housing production and cultural resource preservation.
4. Any project which meets 50% or more of any Items 1-2 of the above criteria (e.g., 50 new permanent jobs, $50,000 in projected new annual sales tax revenues, $50,000 in additional tax increment revenue) may be considered, on a case-by-case basis, for some level of impact or processing fee reduction, up to a maximum of 30 percent reduction.
Prior Proposed Increase/ Percentage
Fee Description Fee Fee (Decrease) Change
PUBLIC WORKS FEES
Standard Inspection Fees: After Hours Inspectiosn -$ 340.00$ 340.00$ NEW Water System Connection Fees
Post Mirarmar ConnecƟon Fee Various Various Various Eliminated Meter Installation
1-Inch -$ 553.00$ 553.00$ NEW
1.5-Inch -$ 1,126.00$ 1,126.00$ NEW
2-Inch -$ 1,396.00$ 1,396.00$ NEW
Service InstallaƟon
1-Inch -$ 17,916.00$ 17,916.00$ NEW
2-Inch -$ 22,872.00$ 22,872.00$ NEW
Plan Check and Inspection - Water
Plan Check -$ 175.00$ 175.00$ NEW
Inspections -$ 175.00$ 175.00$ NEW
Permit Fee -$ 25.00$ 25.00$ NEW
Refuse And Recycling Collection Service Charges* Various Various Various Various *Based on Waste hauler established rates
Sewer Service Charges
Manufacturing, Commercial, Institutional Official & Other Non-Res.
Connection Fee 125.00$ 1,683.00$ 1,558.00$ 1246.40%
Plus 1,000 sq. ft. for ground level space 25.00$ 337.00$ 312.00$ 1248.00% Plus 1,000 sq. ft. for above ground level space 7.50$ 101.00$ 93.50$ 1246.67% Residential Uses (Single Family & Mulit Family)
Connection Fee 125.00$ 1,683.00$ 1,558.00$ 1246.40%
POLICE DEPARTMENT FEES
Concealed Carry Weapon Permit: Administrative Fee 100.00$ 50.00$ (50.00)$ -50.00% Concealed Carry Weapon Permit: Renewal 25.00$ 75.00$ 50.00$ 200.00% Proposed Fiscal Year 2025-26 Comprehensive Fee Schedule Adjustments City of La Verne
Prior Proposed Increase/ Percentage
Fee Description Fee Fee (Decrease) Change
Proposed Fiscal Year 2025-26 Comprehensive Fee Schedule Adjustments City of La Verne
FIRE DEPARTMENT FEES
Cost of Recovery for Fire Department Response Necessitated Per Engine Co. per Hour or FracƟon Thereof 488.00$ -$ -$ Eliminated Per Medical Unit per Hour or FracƟon Thereof 203.00$ -$ -$ Eliminated Incident Mitigation Cost
Motor Vehicle Incidents
Level 1 -$ 618.00$ 618.00$ NEW
Level 2 -$ 705.00$ 705.00$ NEW
Level 3 (Car Fire) -$ 860.00$ 860.00$ NEW
Extrication -$ 1,859.00$ 1,859.00$ NEW
Creating a Landing Zone -$ 567.00$ 567.00$ NEW
Fire Incidents
Standard Fire Response
Engine (Per Hour) -$ 568.00$ 568.00$ NEW
Truck (Per Hour) -$ 711.00$ 711.00$ NEW
Illegal Fires -$ 705.00$ 705.00$ NEW
Engine (Per Hour) -$ 568.00$ 568.00$ NEW
Truck (Per Hour) -$ 711.00$ 711.00$ NEW
Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Responses
Level 1 -$ 999.00$ 999.00$ NEW
Level 2 -$ 3,566.00$ 3,566.00$ NEW
Level 3 -$ 8,420.00$ 8,420.00$ NEW
Additional Time On-Scene -$ 391.00$ 391.00$ NEW
Water Incidents
Level 1 -$ 583.00$ 583.00$ NEW
Plus Per Responder Per Hour -$ 70.00$ 70.00$ NEW
Level 2 -$ 1,170.00$ 1,170.00$ NEW
Prior Proposed Increase/ Percentage
Fee Description Fee Fee (Decrease) Change
Proposed Fiscal Year 2025-26 Comprehensive Fee Schedule Adjustments City of La Verne
Plus Per Responder Per Hour -$ 70.00$ 70.00$ NEW
Level 3 -$ 2,897.00$ 2,897.00$ NEW
Plus Per Responder Per Hour -$ 70.00$ 70.00$ NEW
Plus Per HazMat Team Member Per Hour -$ 140.00$ 140.00$ NEW Incident Command & Support Services
Chief Response (Per Hour) 356.00$
AddiƟonal On-Scene Time
Engine (Per Hour) -$ 568.00$ 568.00$ NEW
Truck (Per Hour) -$ 771.00$ 771.00$ NEW
Command (Per Hour) -$ 356.00$ 356.00$ NEW
Miscellaneous Equipment (Per Hour) -$ 427.00$ 427.00$ NEW Emergency Medical Services
Advanced Life Support L.A. Co. Rate L.A. Co. Rate + $75 75.00$ -- Advanced Life Support (Non-Resident) L.A. Co. Rate + 10.25% L.A. Co. Rate + $75 + 10.25% 75.00$ -- Basic Life Support L.A. Co. Rate + 10.25% L.A. Co. Rate + $75 + 10.25% 75.00$ -- Medical Supplies 34.00$ L.A. Co. Rate -- --
DocumentaƟon Fee (Non-Resident) 16.00$ -$ (16.00)$ Eliminated Night Charge 31.00$ L.A. Co. Rate -- --
RESOLUTION NO. 25-xx
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 24-48 RELATIVE TO CERTAIN FEES
AND POLICIES FOR SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF LA VERNE WHEREAS, the Municipal Code of the City of La Verne provides that certain filing fees, permit fees, inspection fees, deposits, and conditions of service may from time to time be established by the City Council;
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Verne has determined that the cost of providing certain services is not of general benefit but of benefit to the individual and, therefore, certain filing fees, permit fees, inspection fees and deposits should be required to pay for materials and special services performed by City staff; WHEREAS, after the passage of Propositions 4 and 218, local governments were made to charge the costs of services to those who benefited; WHEREAS, for certain services performed, the cost of providing said services greatly varies and is contingent upon the specifics of each project or application. The City Council finds it more appropriate to require an initial deposit to guarantee the applicant will reimburse the City for costs associated. If the costs exceed the deposit, the applicant shall be responsible for additional deposits or reimbursement necessary to offset cost. If the cost of service performed is less than the deposit, then the difference shall be refunded to the applicant;
WHEREAS, based upon fee justification reports on file with the Assistant City Clerk and the City Finance Division, the City Council finds that the fees included in this Resolution represent the actual costs of the services provided or facilities funded and, therefore, there is a rational relationship between the fees charged and the services and facilities provided;
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that since the fees represent the actual costs of the services or facilities provided, there is a reasonable relationship between the amount of the fee charged and the costs of the services or facilities provided to the person paying the fee;
WHEREAS, after notifying those parties interested in fee revisions and publishing notice of a public hearing on April 11, 2025, the City Council held a public hearing on the proposed adoption of this Resolution on April 21, 2025.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Verne that Resolution No. 24-48 containing the established comprehensive fee schedule be amended and the amendments be incorporated with the content of Resolution No. 25-XX into the City’s 2025-25 Comprehensive Fee Schedule.
SECTION 1. All adjustments for fiscal year 2025-26 are incorporated in the 2025-26 “Comprehensive Fee Schedule” attached hereto.
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SECTION 2. If any provision of this Resolution is held to be unconstitutional or unlawful, it is the intent of the City Council that such portion of this Resolution be severable from the remainder and that the remainder be given full force and effect.
SECTION 3. The Mayor shall sign and the Deputy City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and a copy of this Resolution shall be posted for the information of the general public. Fees adopted in the “Comprehensive Fee Schedule” pursuant to this Resolution shall supersede any and all other fees previously set by resolution and shall take effect on July 1, 2025.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of April, 2025.
Mayor Tim Hepburn
ATTEST:
Debra Fritz, Deputy City Clerk
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 25-XX was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of La Verne at a meeting thereof held on the 21st day of April 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Debra Fritz, Deputy City Clerk
City of La Verne,City Council
Agenda Report
DATE: April 21, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Ken Domer, City Manager
SUBJECT: FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE REORGANIZING THE CITY'S PUBLIC
ADVISORY COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS, AND BOARDS AND SETTING GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP AND OPERATIONS.
SUMMARY
City Council is asked to conduct a First Reading of an Ordinance restructuring the City's advisory Commissions, Committees, and Boards and setting general provisions for committee membership and operations. The proposed changes provide more advisory opportunities for residents as well as create advisory committees across the major policy issues of the City Council.
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council introduce by title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance 25-XX, entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF LA VERNE, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 2.46 AND AMENDING CHAPTERS 2.48 AND 2.54 OF TITLE 2 OF THE
CITY OF LA VERNE MUNICIPAL CODE SETTING FORTH GENERAL PROVISIONS GOVERNING BOARD, COMMISSION, AND COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS AND OFFICE."
DISCUSSION
On October 7, 2024, the City Council held a study session to discuss the City's Boards, Commissions, and Committees (hereinafter "committees") to discuss how committees were formed, the role of City staff, and the potential way to reorganize so that the committees are set up effectively to serve the City. During the study session, it was identified that the existing committees did not have standard procedures on how to develop a new committee, by-laws, term limits, and how to appoint committee members to these committees. Additionally, the opportunity to develop new committees and consolidate existing committees was identified and will be elaborated on further in this agenda report.
From the October 2024 study session, City Council gave City staff direction to move forward with developing a standard Ordinance that would cover how a new committee would be established and the general provisions of these committees. Additionally, City staff were directed to move forward with the reorganization of the committees as originally proposed during the October 2024 study session.
Over the past 6 months, City staff have worked in collaboration with the City Attorney to finalize the standard ordinance, which is attached to this agenda report. This ordinance would add Chaper 2.46 - Boards, Commissions, and Committees - General Provisions to the City's
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Municipal Code. Within this Chapter, the Ordinance clarifies that each committee will maintain the following standard procedures:
• Number of Members: 5
• Qualifications: Must be a bona fide resident and registered voter, unless otherwise required by law
• Selection Process: City Council members will primarily make direct appointments • Terms: Two (2), four (4) year terms coinciding with appointing member • Chair & Vice-Chair: Appointed annually by the Commission
Additionally, the Chapter establishes the following committees:
• Planning Commission
• Active Transportation and Infrastructure Commission
• Parks and Recreation Commission
• Finance Commission
• Old Town La Verne Business Improvement District Advisory Board • Public Financing Authority/Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District • Senior Advisory Committee
The following table identifies how existing committees are being revamped into the new, proposed committees listed above.
Existing Committee Proposed Committee
Planning Commission Planning Commission
Active Transportation Committee Active Transportation and Public Infrastructure Committee
Measure LV Citizen Oversight
Committee
Finance Commission
Old Town La Verne Business
Improvement District Advisory
Board
Old Town La Verne Business Improvement District
Advisory Board
Senior Advisory Committee Senior Advisory Committee
Public Financing
Authority/Enhanced Infrastructure
Financing District Board
Public Financing Authority/Enhanced Infrastructure
Financing District Board
Parks and Recreation Commission
Youth and Family Action
Committee
Youth and Family Action sub-Committee to Parks and
Recreation Commission
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Youth Sports Committee Youth Sports Working Group reporting to Parks and Recreation Commission
As identified in the table, some committees will stay the same, such as Planning Commission and the Senior Advisory Committee, where others are being modified to allow the committee to discuss a wider range of topics and better serve the community. These committees include the Finance Commission, Active Transportation and Infrastructure Commission, and the Parks and Recreation Commission. As these committees are newly established committees, these will be presented before City Council at a later date with specific scope of responsibility and meeting schedules, to be adopted by Resolution. All committees will be resident-based to ensure that they remain advisory to the City Council. The ordinance establishes that City Council Liaisons may be appointed, but that the liaison shall facilitate communications between the committee and the City Council, and provide information related to City Council policy. The liaison shall not exercise any vote nor provide undue influence on the proceedings of the committee.
Chapter 2.48 is amended to align Planning Commission procedures with the new Chapter 2.46 and Chapter 2.54 is amended to modify the current Old Town La Verne Business Improvement District Advisory Board to be consistent with State law and to designate the Old Town La Verne Business Improvement Association as the advisory board as well as ensure its procedures are in line with Chapter 2.48.
The proposed ordinance allows for both a direct appointment of committee members by a Council Member or an at-large process in which the entirety of the City Council vote on appointments. The direct appointment process is reflective of the City's transition to by-district elections and a district Council Member having a preferred resident appointed in the advisory capacity. All qualified applicants will still need to be ratified by the full City Council and applicants need not reside in the district of the Council Member. All committee members, including those that are currently serving, will continue to serve until replaced. Once each committee is established, the City will announce openings for all committee member positions in order to have City Council Members make direct appointments.
Recommended Committee Scopes
• Active Transportation and Infrastructure Commission: Provide input on the City’s Capital Improvement Program, energy sustainability issues, active transportation, and transit needs.
• Parks and Recreation Commission: Provide advisory capacity to the City Council on facilities and programs for the recreational needs of the community, community events and Community Center usage, cultural events, and to include input from the Youth Sports Working Group and Senior Advisory Committee. The current Youth and Family Action Committee’s (YFAC) objectives could become part of the new Commission (see note on YFAC below).
• Finance Commission: Conversion of the Measure LV Oversight Committee to add audit oversight and fiscal sustainability to its purview. The Commission would annually review the revenue generated from the Measure LV use tax to ensure that the funds are utilized as intended within the established spending guidelines. Audit oversight includes
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reviewing the independent auditor’s comments on auditing procedures, internal controls, and findings in conjunction with the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, recommending the final report to the City Council and participating in selecting an external auditor. Additional tasks include serving in an advisory capacity for fiscal sustainability initiatives, including an annual review of the City’s investment policy and serving as a resource on matters such as internal controls, investment brokers, and multi-year financial projections.
The Planning Commission, Senior Advisory Committee, Old Town La Verne Business Improvement District Advisory Board, and Public Financing Authority/Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District will retain their current scope and purposes. It is proposed that the Youth Sports Committee be reclassified as a Working Group, comprised of representatives from youth sports organizations as a means to share information. A staff liaison would report to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Similarly, YFAC would continue as a subcommittee to the Parks and Recreation Commission, with the objectives of YFAC made as part of the Commission, but with the same community and school representation.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
Not applicable.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
Not applicable.
LEGAL REVIEW
This agenda report has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Commission Committee Ordinance Final Draft
Report Prepared By:
Andrea Blockinger, Administrative Analyst
ORDINANCE NO. 25-XXXX
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF LA VERNE, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 2.46 AND AMENDING CHAPTERS 2.48 AND 2.54 OF TITLE 2
OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE MUNICIPAL CODE SETTING FORTH GENERAL
PROVISIONS GOVERNING BOARD, COMMISSION, AND COMMITTEE
APPOINTMENTS AND OFFICE
WHEREAS, the City of La Verne currently provides opportunities for residents and representatives of local businesses to serve on various boards, commissions, and committees; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to set forth conditions governing the appointments to and duties of the various boards, commissions, and committees.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. A new Chapter 2.46 is hereby added to the La Verne Municipal Code to read as follows:
CHAPTER 2.46 – BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES – GENERAL
PROVISIONS
2.46.010 Boards, commissions, and committees established.
There shall be established within the City the following: Planning Commission; Active Transportation and Infrastructure Commission; Parks and Recreation Commission; Finance Commission; Public Financing Authority/Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District; and, Senior Advisory Committee. The City Council may establish by ordinance or resolution such other commissions, committees, and boards as it deems necessary.
2.46.015 Definitions
A. For purposes of this chapter, the use of the term “Board Member” in designating membership to Council-appointed bodies shall be considered synonymous with “Commissioner.”
B. For purposes of this chapter, the word “Commission” includes the word “Committee,” the word “Commissioner” includes a member of a Committee, and the word “Commissioners” includes members of a Committee.
2.46.020 Number of members.
Unless otherwise specifically provided, each commission shall consist of five members.
2.46.030 Qualifications
Unless otherwise specifically provided by law, or by ordinance or resolution of the City Council, all members of commissions of the City shall, at all times during their incumbencies, be bona fide residents and registered voters of the City. No member of any commission shall be a City employee, nor shall any person be a member of more than one permanent commission at any one time.
2.46.040 Appointment and removal
A. The City Council shall use the following appointment process, except as may otherwise be determined by majority vote of the City Council, as to the appointment of commission members:
a. Applicants must complete an application to be submitted to the City Clerk’s office. Qualified candidate applications will be forwarded to the entire City Council.
b. City Council members shall make direct appointments to each applicable commission, prior to the City Council ratifying the appointment(s). Applicants need not reside in the district for the appointing City Council member. c. Commissioners shall serve the same term as the appointing City Council member. Upon the expiration of an appointing City Council member term, Commissioners will continue to serve until replaced.
d. Commissioners are limited to serving two (2), four (4) year terms prior to a mandatory one (1) year break in service. A partial term of less than two (2) full calendar years does not count as a term for purposes of term limits. e. Appointments for unscheduled vacancies shall be in the same manner as initial appointments. The person appointed to fill an unscheduled vacancy will serve for the remainder of the term.
f. Appointed commission members shall file with the City Clerk an annual Conflict of Interest statement prior to April 1 st. Failure to timely file a statement shall constitute a basis for removal.
g. All members shall complete ethics training within sixty days upon assuming office and every two years thereafter as per Government Code Section 53235, as it may be amended from time to time.
h. All appointed commission members shall serve at the pleasure of the City Council unless otherwise provided by law. Any commission member may be removed at any time by the City Council member appointing that member or by a majority vote of the City Council.
B. At-large appointments, if applicable, may be made in the following manner:
a. Applications will be compiled after a notification period of not less than six- weeks.
b. If less than ten (10) applicants, the City Council may schedule an interview session in which to select a candidate. For more than ten (10) applicants, the Council may select a subcommittee to hold interviews or request the appropriate commission to make a recommendation of no more than five (5) applicants for City Council consideration.
c. An at-large appointment requires three (3) affirmative votes.
2.46.050 Meetings/Quorum
Unless otherwise specifically provided by law, or by ordinance, the City Council shall establish meeting schedules for each commission by resolution. A quorum of three shall be required for the transaction of any business unless the commission size is seven or nine, in which case a quorum shall consist of four or five, respectively.
2.46.060 Absence from meetings.
Should any commission member be absent from any three consecutive meetings of the commission, without excuse acceptable to the City Council, that member shall vacate his or her seat on the commission. The vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as any other vacancy.
2.46.070 Chair and Vice-Chair
Annually, each Commission shall appoint one of its members as Chair and another of its members as Vice-Chair, and each shall hold office for one year or until a successor is appointed.
2.46.080 Rules of Procedure and Decorum
All commissions shall follow rules of procedure and decorum as approved by the City Council through ordinance or resolution. At a minimum, commissions shall adhere to the following rules:
A. All commissions established by this chapter are declared to be subject to the provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act contained in the California Government Code or any amendments thereto, requiring open meetings with public comment. In so doing:
(1) All matters are discussed and acted on in an open forum meeting which includes access to the meeting, except as provided for closed session matters, if applicable.
(2) All meetings shall allow the public to speak on agenda items, to include grouped items under Consent, as well as one public comment section for items within the jurisdiction of the commission and not on the agenda. (3) All agendas shall be posted in accordance with the Brown Act, at least seventy-two hours prior to a regular meeting on the city's physical bulletin board for the official posting and website.
(4) Only items listed on the agenda shall be discussed at the meeting. All new topics identified may be placed on a future agenda.
B. All persons attending a public meeting should strive to treat everyone courteously, exercise self-control, avoid personalizing debate, and embrace respectful disagreement as a tool for forging sound decisions and understanding of dissenting opinions.
C. All remarks shall be addressed to the Chair and not to any other member nor to a member of the public.
D. All persons shall obey any lawful order of the presiding officer to enforce the decorum.
E. The presiding officer may establish such rules as are necessary to control public debate. No member of the public shall speak more than once during the same meeting as to the same agenda item. The presiding officer may establish a