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City of La Verne,City Council
Agenda Report
DATE: June 16, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Christy Lopez, Finance Director
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION FOR FY 2025-26 APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT.
SUMMARY
Pursuant to State Law, each local government must adopt an Annual Appropriations Limit. The Appropriations Limit is adjusted annually and places restrictions on the amount of tax proceeds that local agencies can appropriate each year. The City's Fiscal Year 2025-26 tax proceeds fall well below the Appropriations Limit.
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council adopt a resolution titled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF LA VERNE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMITATION FOR THE 2025-26 FISCAL YEAR."
DISCUSSION
In November 1979, California voters passed Proposition 4, commonly referred to as the Gann Initiative or Gann Appropriations Limit. Article XIII (B) of the California Constitution limits the growth in appropriations of local governments to change in the cost of living and population in order to control the established spending levels.
On June 5, 1990, Proposition 111 was adopted by voters into California Law. Proposition 111 provided for changes in the calculation of the Gann Appropriations Limit. The amendments specify that the limit may increase annually by a factor comprised of the change in the City of County population combined with either the change in California per capita personal income or the change in the local assessment roll due to local nonresidential construction. The City utilized these adjustment factors in calculating the annual Gann Appropriations Limit.
The City of La Verne's Appropriations Limit for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2026 has been determined to be $238,974,974. The FY 2025-26 appropriations limit has been calculated by adjusting the 2024-25 appropriations limit by a cumulative growth factor, which is comprised of the change in population within the City of La Verne (0.59%) and the change in California per Capita personal income (6.44%). The FY 2025-26 appropriations limit calculation is included in the attachments.
The City reserves the right to amend its annual limit upon release of revised data from State or County Agencies. It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
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There is no financial impact associated with the adoption of the Appropriations Limit. The report establishes a legal limit on the amount of tax proceeds the City may appropriate in a given fiscal year, as required by Article XIII B of the California Constitution. It does not authorize new spending or result in any additional costs to the City.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
Not applicable.
LEGAL REVIEW
This report has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Appropriations Limitations Resolution
2. FY 25-26 GANN Limit
Report Prepared By:
Jesus Jaimes, Accountant
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RESOLUTION NO. 25-XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMITATION FOR THE 2025-26 FISCAL YEAR WHEREAS, Article XIII-B of the Constitution of the State of California provides that total annual appropriations subject to limitation of the City shall not exceed the appropriations limit of the City for the prior year adjusted for changes in the cost of living, except as otherwise provided in said Article; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to set an appropriations limitation for the 2025-26 fiscal year on those appropriations subject to limitation under Article XIII-B; and WHEREAS, by June 12, 2025, the City Clerk had posted notice of the intention of the City Council to adopt such limitation at a regular City Council meeting to be held on June 16, 2025.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Verne as follows:
Section 1. That the annual appropriations limitation for the City for the 2025-26 fiscal year for appropriations subject to limitation under Article XIII-B shall be $238,974,974.
This limitation shall apply only to appropriations subject to limitation under Article XIII-B.
Section 2. That the Mayor shall sign and the 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 16th day of June, 2025. ________________________________
Tim Hepburn, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Debra Fritz, Deputy City Clerk
I, Debra Fritz, 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 regular meeting held on the 16th day of June, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Debra Fritz, Deputy City Clerk
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I. Appropriations Limit
Prior Year, 2024-25 Adopted Limit $223,199,259 (A)
Change Factors:
(B) Change in City of La Verne Population 1
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(C) Change in California Per Capital Income 1
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(D) Cummulative Growth Factor (B x C) 1.0707
Current Year, 2025-26 Appropriations Limit (A x D) $238,974,974 (E) II. Appropriations Subject to Limit
Projected 2025-26 General Fund Revenues 49,880,306$ (F) III. Amount Over/(Under) Limit (F - E) (189,094,668)$
1 Source: State of California Department of Finance,
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CITY OF LA VERNE
APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT CALCULATION
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
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City of La Verne,City Council
Agenda Report
DATE: June 16, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Yvonne Duran, Community Services Director
SUBJECT: Continued Service Provider Agreement For Crisis Assistance Response & Engagement Program.
SUMMARY
This item seeks City Council's authorization and agreement to continue participation in the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) Crisis Assistance Response & Engagement Program (SGV CARE) to co-respond to mental health crisis situations.
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council:
1. Approve the City's continued participation in the San Gabriel Valley Council of Government's Crisis Assistance & Engagement (SGV CARE) Program through March 31, 2028; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the continued service provider agreement with the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments.
DISCUSSION
On June 19, 2023, the City Council approved the City of La Verne’s participation in the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) Crisis Assistance Response & Engagement (SGV CARE) Program through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). The MOA was subsequently amended to extend the term through June 15, 2025.
The SGV CARE Program is designed to provide a mobile crisis response for certain non-violent service calls, particularly those involving individuals experiencing homelessness, behavioral health challenges, or a mental health crisis. Rather than relying solely on law enforcement to respond, the program deploys a two-person mobile team—consisting of a licensed mental health clinician and a certified substance abuse counselor—contracted through the Los Angeles Centers for Alcohol and Drug Abuse (L.A. CADA). The SGV CARE team currently serves the City of La Verne four days per week: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
INTEGRATION WITH LOCAL PROGRAMS
Since its implementation, the SGV CARE Program has been integrated into the La Verne Police Department’s Homeless Outreach Services Team (HOST) and works in alignment with the City’s broader efforts under the La Verne Engagement Action Partners (LEAP) initiative. This collaboration enhances the City’s ability to provide an effective and coordinated response to community members facing mental health crises, substance use disorders, and housing
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instability.
The HOST Team, led by the La Verne Police Department, provides outreach and services to unhoused individuals in the City, with an emphasis on safety, care, and long-term solutions. The SGV CARE team supplements HOST’s efforts by offering specialized clinical intervention, de- escalation support, and connection to ongoing behavioral health resources.
The LEAP initiative, established in 2022, brings together key City departments and regional partners to focus on cross-agency collaboration for at-risk populations. SGV CARE functions as a critical component within this framework, allowing for more efficient referrals, increased resource coordination, and improved service delivery outcomes.
PROGRAM IMPACT
Since the program’s inception in late 2023, the SGV CARE team has responded to a variety of service calls, including welfare checks, behavioral health incidents, and public safety concerns related to mental health. The team has provided field-based assessments, transported individuals to mental health facilities when necessary, facilitated 72-hour mental health holds under appropriate criteria, and assisted with temporary housing placements and resource navigation.
The presence of SGV CARE has alleviated the need for law enforcement involvement in specific non-violent incidents, allowing police officers to focus on core public safety duties. The program’s integration with HOST and LEAP has demonstrated the effectiveness of a multi- disciplinary response in addressing the complex needs of vulnerable populations.
The updated MOA includes provisions allowing for term extensions by mutual agreement.
Continued participation in the SGV CARE Program ensures that the City remains committed to providing compassionate, collaborative, and clinically informed services to individuals in crisis.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
There is no direct cost to the City for participating in the Program, as all direct expenses and program funding are provided by the SGVCOG. However, the City does incur indirect costs, primarily related to staff time and resources used to support the Program.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
Not applicable.
LEGAL REVIEW
This report was reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.
ATTACHMENTS
1. SGV CARES MOA - LA VERNE
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MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY CRISIS ASSISTANCE RESPONSE & ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM (SGV CARE) MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA VERNE
AND THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (SGVCOG)
This Memorandum of Agreement (“MOA”) is by and between the City of LA VERNE (City) and the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) to be effective as of the date signed by both Parties.
RECITALS:
A. The SGVCOG was established to have a unified voice to maximize resources and advocate for regional and member interests to improve the quality of life in the San Gabriel Valley within the jurisdiction of its member cities and its unincorporated areas;
B. The SGVCOG entered into a funding agreement with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to implement a mobile crisis program;
C. The SGVCOG entered into a funding agreement with the California Board of State & Community Corrections (BSCC) to implement the SGV CARE m obile crisis program and to enhance the SGV CARE program to provide case management and a bridge housing site for Proposition 47-eligible clients;
D. The City desires to be a participant in the Proposition 47-funded enhanced SGV CARE Program (“Program”);
E. The goal of the Proposition 47 Grant program is to provide services to clients with a history of criminal justice interventions and prevent future recidivation. The SGVCOG was awarded $8,000,000.00 to support those efforts; and
F. The City and the SGVCOG desire to set forth the terms of their ongoing collaboration with respect to this effort in this MOA.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties agree to the following:
I. TERM:
The term of this MOA shall commence upon execution of the MOA by all Parties and shall continue through March 31, 2028. The term of this MOA may be extended by mutual agreement of both Parties by way of an amendment to this MOA.
II. RESPONSIBILITIES OF EACH OF THE PARTIES:
A. SGVCOG
1. Oversee the Program and ensure compliance with the Proposition 47 Grant Program guidelines and any other Program and/or funding requirements.
2. Undertake any necessary procurements and execute contract(s) with service provider(s) to implement the Program. Program services include:
a. Resources to respond to non- violent 9-1- 1 calls: crisis de -escalation, assessments, client follow-up, and transportation.
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2 b. Service connections: mental health treatment, substance use disorder counseling, adult protective services, etc.
c. Outreach: high utilizer engagement, place-based outreach, on-view outreach.
3. Manage and administer service provider contracts to ensure availability of Program to the City and compliance with contract and Program requirements.
4. Provide any updated point -of-contact described in Section I V.B to serve as the SGVCOG’s Project Manager with name, title, and contact information.
5. Respond to and address City concerns regarding service provider performance and the Program.
6. Coordinate conference calls and/or meetings with City as necessary.
7. Gather and analyze data from City related to homelessness , mental health, and crisis calls for service and utilize/interpret the data to enhance program effectiveness.
8. Collect and evaluate data from service provider(s) to ensure Program effectiveness.
9. Provide City with regular, at a minimum monthly, reports with quantitative data analysis and performance metrics.
10. Work with external partners to evaluate the Program.
11. Provide City with any relevant marketing and/or informational materials to promote the Program.
B. City
1. Maintain membership in the SGVCOG as a Member in good standing during the entire term of this MOA.
2. Assign a designated staff person to serve as the City Project Manager for the Program, defined in Section IV.B, who will serve as the liaison between the Program and the City, serve as the Program point -of-contact, and coordinate Program implementation with the SGVCOG. Should this staff person change, provide an updated point -of- contact within three (3) business days. The City Project Manager is responsible for the following activities:
a. Ensuring participation and communication from relevant stakeholders. This could include, but is not limited to, ensuring introductions to patrol officers and other relevant staff, brainstorming and implementing approaches to build City engagement with the Program.
b. Provide feedback to the SGVCOG on the implementation of the SGV CARE Program.
3. Work with the SGVCOG and service provider to establish an approach to screen and refer clients to identify potential eligible clients for additional Proposition 47 services.
4. Respond to data requests for BSCC data compliance in a timely manner. It is the responsibility of the City to ensure clients referred to Proposition 47 funded anti - recidivism programming have a confirmed background of criminal justice interventions. If City is unwilling or unable to participate in screening clients, it will be at risk of losing SGV CARE services.
5. Ensure City-wide awareness of and support for the Program. The City Project Manager shall work with the SGVCOG Project Manager to ensure adequate support for and use of the Program.
6. Refer clients who would benefit from anti-recidivism reduction services to the SGV CARE Program Manager. Services will be provided by a service provider that will be identified by SGVCOG. S ervices will includ e a menu of options including, but not limited to : substance use disorder treatment, counseling, job training, records expungement, and housing.
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3 7. Publicly promote the Program to the community, including but not limited to inviting the Program team to attend community events and promoting the Program on existing platforms (e.g. printed newsletters, social media posts, or websites).
8. If the City does not provide the required resources to support the Program , assist in confirming de-identified prior criminal justice history, the SGVCOG reserves the right to withdraw the Programs’ services from the City.
9. It is understood that as a regional program, SGV CARE teams may be called to aid nearby cities.
III. AMENDMENTS:
A. For any change which materially affects the Project scope of work, or in any way modifies any term or condition included under this MOA, an amendment to the MOA shall be prepared and executed by the City and by the SGVCOG for such change to be effective.
B. Minor changes to the Project scope of work or Budget may be approved by the SGVCOG’s Project Manager, who shall in writing and in his or her reasonable discretion determine whether the change is minor. Any increase in the not to exceed amount of this MOA shall require an amendment.
IV. PROJECT MANAGEMENT:
A. For the purposes of this MOA, the SGVCOG designates the following individual as its Project Manager:
Samuel Pedersen
SGVCOG Management Analyst
San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments
11333 S. Mayflower Avenue, Suite 360
Monrovia, CA 91016
626-214-8508
[email protected]
B. For purposes of this MOA, the City of La Verne designates the following individual as its Project Manager:
Yvonne Duran
Community Services Director
3660 D Street, La Verne, CA 91750
909-596-8700
[email protected]
C. Additional Parties’ contacts copies of notices to whom shall be sent include the following individuals:
Marisa Creter
Executive Director
San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments
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4 11333 S. Mayflower Avenue, Suite 360
Monrovia, CA 91016
[email protected]
D. All notices required herein shall be sent by email , except for a notice of termination, default, or failure to cure, which shall be sent by certified mail, postage pre-paid, return receipt requested. Either Party may change its Project Manager or contact upon written notice to the other Party and shall promptly update the other Party in writing of any such changes.
V. TERMINATION:
A. This MOA may be terminated by the SGVCOG at any time without cause. Termination will occur 30 days after written notice is issued to City’s Project Manager. The City shall stop work and not incur any additional expenses upon receipt of or issuance of such notice, except that which is reasonable and necessary to effectuate the termination.
The City shall be entitled to reimbursement for eligible expenses that are reasonably and necessarily incurred up to the date that such termination is effective.
B. This MOA may be terminated for cause at any time for a material default by one of the Parties upon written notice to the applicable Project Manager. Prior to such termination, the non-defaulting Party shall notify the defaulting Party of the action or non- action constituting the material default. The defaulting Party shall have 10 business days in which to cure the default. If not cured to the reasonable satisfaction of the non- defaulting Party within that time period, the non-defaulting Party shall provide notice of the failure to cure and the MOA shall terminate three days after the date the notice is deposited in the U.S. Mail, unless otherwise stated at a later time in the written notice.
VI. INDEMNITY:
A. City agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold free and harmless the SGVCOG, its member agencies, and their respective elected and appointed boards, officials, officers, agents, employees, and volunteers, at City’s sole expense, from and against any and all claims, actions, suits, or other legal proceedings brought against the SGVCOG, its member agencies, and their respective elected and appointed boards, officials, officers, agents, employees, and volunteers arising out of or relating to the acts or omissions of City in connection with this MOA.
B. SGVCOG agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold free and harmless the City, its employees, and volunteers, at SGVCOG’s sole expense, from and against any and all claims, actions, suits, or other legal proceedings brought against the City, its employees, and volunteers arising out of or relating to the acts or omissions of SGVCOG in connection with this MOA.
VII. INSURANCE:
A. City and SGVCOG shall each maintain and keep in full force and effect during the term of this MOA insurance or a program of self -insurance against claims for injuries to
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5 persons or damages to property which may arise in connection with their respective performance of obligations hereunder.
VIII. OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
A. No Partnership. This MOA is not intended to be, and shall not be construed as, an agreement to form a partnership, agency relationship, or a joint venture between the Parties. Except as otherwise specifically provided in the MOA, neither Party shall be authorized to act as an agent of or otherwise to represent the other Party.
B. Entire MOA. This MOA constitutes the entire understanding between the Parties with respect to the subject matter herein and supersedes any and all other prior writings and oral negotiations. This MOA may be modified only in writing and signed by the Parties in interest at the time of such modification.
C. Governing Law. This MOA shall be governed by and construed under California law and any applicable federal law without giving effect to that body of laws pertaining to conflict of laws. In the event of any legal action to enforce or interpret this MOA, the Parties hereto agree that the sole and exclusive venue shall be a court of competent jurisdiction located in Los Angeles County, California.
D. Excusable Delays. Neither Party shall be considered in default in the performance of its obligations hereunder to the extent that the performance of any such obligation is prevented or delayed by unforeseen causes including acts of God, floods, earthquakes, fires, acts of a public enemy, pandemic, epidemic, and government acts beyond the control and without fault or negligence of the affected Party. Each Party hereto shall give notice promptly to the other of the nature and extent of any such circumstances claimed to delay, hinder, or prevent performance of any obligations under this MOA.
E. Waiver. Waiver by any Party to this MOA of any term, condition, or covenant of this MOA shall not constitute a waiver of any other term, condition, or covenant. No waiver of any provision of this MOA shall be effective unless in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative of the Party against whom enforcement of a waiver is sought.
F. Headings. The section headings contained in this MOA are for convenience and identification only and shall not be deemed to limit or define the contents to which they relate.
G. Assignment. Neither Party may assign its interest in this MOA, or any part thereof, without the prior written consent of the other Party. Any assignment without consent shall be void and unenforceable.
H. Severability. If any provision of this MOA is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall nevertheless continue in full force without being impaired or invalidated in any way.
I. Authority to Execute. The person executing this MOA on behalf of a Party warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this MOA on behalf of said Party, and that by doing so said Party is formally bound to the provisions of this MOA.
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6 J. Counterparts. This MOA may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
K. Electronic Signatures . This MOA may be executed with electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code Section 16.5. Such electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.
In witness whereof, the Parties enter into this MOA on the date of last execution by the Parties.
FOR THE CITY OF LA VERNE
By: ___________________________
Ken Domer
City Manager
Date: __________________________
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________
Kim Hall Barlow
City Attorney
FOR THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY
COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
By: ____________________________
Marisa Creter
Executive Director
Date: __________________________
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________
Cassie E. Trapesonian
General Counsel
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City of La Verne,City Council
Agenda Report
DATE: June 16, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: JR Ranells, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF SIDE LETTER AGREEMENTS
AMENDING THE MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDINGS BETWEEN THE
CITY OF LA VERNE AND THE LA VERNE CITY EMPLOYEES’
ASSOCIATION, LA VERNE POLICE OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION, AND THE LA VERNE FIREFIGHTERS’ ASSOCIATION REGARDING EDUCATION
INCENTIVES.
SUMMARY
In February and again in April, the City Council approved Side Letter Agreements to the Memorandum of Understandings (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. After additional discussion with CalPERS, the respective side letters need further amendment to be in compliance.
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;
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 in previous agenda reports for Side Letter Agreements with employee associations related to CalPERS audit compliance, there are additional amendments needed to meet CalPERS requirements. The City currently has MOUs with the various employee associations, including the CEA, POA, and LVFA. As part of a CalPERS audit process, sections of the MOUs were queried related to the reporting of education incentives. Specifically, the audit highlighted the benefit for clarity and consistency in how education incentives are documented and reported for pension calculations.
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The CalPERS Audit Compliance and Resolution team has continually provided guidance on language changes 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. However, additional modifications to the approved MOU language have been identified by the CalPERS Audit Compliance and Resolution Team after the February and April changes.
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.
There are no additional impacts with these changes other than being in compliance at the direction of and in conjunction with CalPERs.
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 - June 2025
2. Draft SIDE LETTER
TO LVCEA_CalPERS Language Changes_6-2025
3. Side Letter-LVPOA-Draft CalPERS Language Changes Special Asnmt_6-16-2025
4. Side Let
ter-LVFA-CalPERS Language Changes 6-16-2025
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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 16th of June, 2025.
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Mayor Tim Hepburn
ATTEST:
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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 16th day of June, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Debra Fritz, Deputy City Clerk
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SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT TO THE 2021 – 2023 and 2023-2025
MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING 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 prior period July 1, 2021 – January 17, 2023 and the current period January 18, 2023 – 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, Article 22 of the current 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 as 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. TExcept 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 as of November 6, 2023. Newly eligible employees for the benefit 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 ____________________________
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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, two new articles shall be added, Articles 10 and 11, increasing the numbering for all subsequent Articles by two (2) and references to the old Article numbers have been updated. Additionally, Article 12 (previously Article 10), of the current MOU will be amended as follows:
Article 10 – Lead Motor Officer Differential
A. At the discretion of the Chief of Police, following the conclusion of a competitive selection process, one (1) employees 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:
a. Supervise commercial vehicle enforcement;
b. Supervise special event traffic activities, including DUI checkpoints; c. Determine and justify traffic enforcement training and budget needs; d. Monitor citation productivity;
e. Develop motor officer schedule in conjunction with watch commander; f. Coordinate with schools and crossing guards to provide safe routes to schools;
g. Supervise and coordinate investigations of fatal traffic accidents; h. Review collision reports for CHP and SWITRS input;
i. Pursue traffic grant opportunities.
Article 11 - Canine Assignment
At the discretion of the Chief of Police, an employee may be assigned to a canine officer detail. Employees who are assigned to a canine officer detail will receive compensation as described below. The Association and the City agree that this canine assignment pay is intended to compensate canine officers for off-duty time spent caring, grooming, feeding, training, and otherwise maintaining their assigned canine/equipment (“canine activities”), in compliance with the FLSA and interpretive cases and rulings.
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The canine officer will be paid four (4) hours at the canine officer’s base hourly rate for up to 26 pay periods per fiscal year for canine activities. The Association and the City agree that 4 hours per 26 pay periods has been determined to be the amount of time the canine officer spends on canine activities and that this amount of time was determined through inquiry of the canine officer and their feedback. In addition, canine officers shall receive one day off (12 hours) per month to be scheduled by the Department at its discretion.
Article 120 – Special Assignment Pay
Unit members placed in any of the following assignments: detective bureau, school resource officer, traffic car, motor officer, canine, or regional task force detective will be provided with a monthly stipend of $250.
Unit members placed in the FSET or CNT assignments will be provided a monthly stipend of $125.
Special Assignment Pay amounts will be distributed on a per pay period basis and will begin or end with the start of the pay period closest to the effective date. Pursuant to California Code of Regulations (CCR) Section 571, this pay shall be reported to CalPERS as special compensation, to the extent permitted by law.
A. All affected employees participating in a special assignment, shall be subject to the removal/appeal policies and procedures set forth below in subsection B.
B. A California Court of Appeal case has recently held that in many circumstances, reassignment from a special assignment as described above and loss of bonus compensation can be implemented only upon the Department stating cause for the reassignment, and with the Peace Officer then having a right to contest the reassignment through all available administrative appeal procedures. In this case, said procedures may include access to a trial-type evidentiary hearing. (The City does not acknowledge that said court ruling is controlling, yet it does form the basis for the compromise described in this Article.). However, the following limitation shall apply to administrative appeals conducted pursuant to Article 10 of the MOU, and which regard reassignment from a special assignment as that term is used in this Article:
1. During the first twelve (12) consecutive months that an affected employee is assigned to a special assignment which provides for compensation in addition to the officer’s base salary, said individual shall be subject to removal from the special assignment, without a statement of cause by the Department and without the right to any administrative or civil method of appealing said decision except as specifically set forth herein. The sole administrative appeal pursuant to section a1 shall be non-evidentiary meeting with the Chief of Police. There shall be no subpoena power, no testimony, and the determination of the Chief of Police shall be final for all purposes. In the case of any such removal, the officer shall continue to
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receive the pre-existing base salary. Such an affected employee shall be treated as one who has not successfully completed the probationary period required by the Agency, as said term is used and applied in Government Code §3304(b).
2. Upon any reassignment out of a special assignment, the special compensation bonus provided to the employee shall be eliminated.
3. The parties recognize that there exist appellate case decisions to the effect that a waiver by an employee organization as to disciplinary due process and appeal rights held by individual members of the Association pursuant to Government Code §3304(b) or otherwise, is invalid as regards the individuals (assuming arguendo that any exist as to those employees referenced in B1 above). Therefore, the parties further agree that each individual officer who is assigned to any special assignment on or after the date of adoption of this MOU shall enter into a written agreement evidencing a waiver of any administrative appeal rights as described herein and of their agreement to be bound by the rules set forth herein governing reassignment and loss of specialty compensation. The parties acknowledge that said waiver does not constitute a waiver of “due process” rights. Rather, and inasmuch as the limited appeal rights described herein apply to special assignees who in essence, have not completed probation in the assignment, and inasmuch as no appeal rights are provided pursuant to §3304(b) as to said individuals, there is no “due process” to waive. Said waiver shall be signed prior to assignment of an effected employee to a special assignment.
4. The waiver to be signed by each affected employee is attached hereto as Addendum A and incorporated herein by reference as though set forth in full.
C. Additionally, the Association further agrees that if either the Association or any unit member challenges the legality of the probationary period, the above stipends shall immediately terminate without the necessity of requiring a meet and confer process.
D. Eligibility
1. Detective Division Premium - Full-time, sworn, Association members who are selected by the Chief of Police to serve as a Detective and are routinely and consistently assigned to the Detective Division of the Police Department are eligible to receive Detective Division Premium Pay.
2. School Resource Officer - Full-time, sworn, Association members who are selected by the Chief of Police to serve as a School Resource Officer (SRO) and who routinely and consistently function as a liaison to the Bonita Unified School District are eligible to receive SRO Premium Pay.
1. Traffic Car Officer Premium - Full-time, sworn, Association members, including Police Corporals who are selected by the Chief of Police to serve as a Traffic Car Officer and who are routinely and consistently assigned to operate and/or patrol traffic in a car are eligible to receive Traffic Car Premium pay.
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2. Motorcycle Officer Premium - Full-time, sworn, Association members, including Police Corporals who are selected by the Chief of Police to serve as a Motorcycle Officer and who are routinely and consistently assigned to operate and/or patrol on motorcycle are eligible to receive Motorcycle Patrol Premium pay.
3. Canine Officer Premium - Full-time, sworn, Association members who are selected by the Chief of Police to serve as a Police Canine Handler and who are assigned to the Canine Team and routinely and consistently handle, train and board a canine are eligible to receive Canine Officer Premium pay.
C.4. Regional Task Force Detective Premium - Full-time, sworn, Association members who are selected by the Chief of Police to serve as a Regional Task Force Detective and are routinely and consistently assigned as a Regional Task Force Detective are eligible to receive Regional Task Force Detective Premium Pay.
D.E. 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, including DUI checkpoints;
3. Determine and justify traffic enforcement training and budget needs;
4. Monitor citation productivity;
5. Develop motor officer schedule in conjunction with watch commander;
6. Coordinate with schools and crossing guards to provide safe routes to schools;
7. Supervise and coordinate investigations of fatal traffic accidents;
8. Review collision reports for CHP and SWITRS input;
9. Pursue traffic grant opportunities.
E. Canine Assignment. At the discretion of the Chief of Police, an employee may be assigned to a canine officer detail. Employees who are assigned to a canine officer detail will receive compensation as described below. The Association and the City agree that this canine assignment pay is intended to compensate canine officers for off- duty time spent caring, grooming, feeding, training, and otherwise maintaining their assigned canine/equipment (“canine activities”), in compliance with the FLSA and interpretive cases and rulings.
The canine officer will be paid four (4) hours at the canine officer’s base hourly rate for up to 26 pay periods per fiscal year for canine activities. The Association and the City agree that 4 hours per 26 pay periods has been determined to be the amount of time the canine officer spends on canine activities and that this amount of time was determined through inquiry of the canine officer and their feedback. In addition, canine officers shall receive one
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day off (12 hours) per month to be scheduled by the Department at its discretion.
DATED___________________________ DATED____________________________ LA VERNE POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOC. CITY OF LA VERNE
By______________________________ By________________________________ Association Representative City Manager
By______________________________ By________________________________ Association Representative Assistant City Manager
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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 8 of the current MOU will be amended as follows:
Article 8 – Salary Rates and Step Advancements
A. Salary Step Advancement. A five (5) step salary schedule with five percent (5%) difference between steps is hereby established for the classifications listed in Article 1 of these terms and conditions of employment.
1. Step 1. This is the minimum rate and will be the hiring rate. In special cases, when it is merited by experience, education, training or other qualifications, the City may approve hiring at a higher salary step. If an employee is hired at a step other than 1, he/she must wait one (1) year until the next step increase.
2. Step 2. This salary step is attainable after completion of six (6) calendar months of service if the employee has demonstrated satisfactory job progress.
3. Step 3. This salary step is attainable after one (1) year of service from the date of the last salary step increase only if the employee shows satisfactory job progress.
4. Step 4. This salary step is attainable after one (1) year of service from the date of the last salary step increase only if the employee shows satisfactory job progress.
5. Step 5. This salary step is attainable after one (1) year of service from the date of the last salary step increase only if the employee shows satisfactory job progress.
B. Salary Increase and Median Salary Range Adjustments. At the beginning of the first full pay period for July 2023, July 2024, July 2025 and July 2026, the steps of the salary schedule for Firefighter, Fire Engineer, and Fire Captain will be adjusted to equate Step 5 with the median top base monthly salary for those classifications surveyed as of July 1st of each respective year (2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026), utilizing the local agencies identified below in this section. Said salary adjustments shall be rounded to the nearest one-half percentage point (0.25% and 0.75% shall be rounded up). Should the median salary decrease for a classification, the City will maintain the then current salary schedule for that classification.
The local agencies that will be surveyed for comparison purposes include
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the following local agencies: the cities of Monrovia, Montclair, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, and West Covina, the Chino Valley Fire District, and the County of Los Angeles.
In the event that a fire department in a local agency is disbanded or ceases to exist, the Association and the city agree to meet and confer on the selection of replacement agencies for salary comparison purposes.
C. 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. Employees who possess a current, valid Paramedic certificate and are routinely and consistently assigned by the Fire Chief to coordinate training activities in auxiliary medical techniques shall receive a monthly stipend of two and one-half percent (2.5%) above their current salary. This stipend shall be paid every pay period for as long as the employee is assigned to this role.
Eligibility for this assignment shall be based solely on the possession of a valid Paramedic certificate and objective assignment criteria established by the employer.
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
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• 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.
E. Special Assignments. Members placed in any of the following assignments:Within 60 days following ratification of the MOU, assigned employees will receive $175 per month for holding the following special assignments: SCBA (maximum of 2 employees); Telestaff (maximum of 1 employee); Arson/Fire Investigator (maximum of 3 employees); Haz Mat Tech/Spec/Instructor (maximum of 2 employees); USAR Tech/Spec/Instructor (maximum of 4 employees); PPE/Equipment/Supply Specialist (maximum of 1 employee).
Each Special Assignment will initially be for a two (2) year term and selected by the Fire Chief. The Fire Chief will have the ability to reappoint or extend a term for each Special Assignment for an additional two (2) years. The Chief has discretion to remove an assigned employee from a Special Assignment at any time for a non-disciplinary reason, and such removal is not considered a disciplinary action or subject to any grievance or appeal process. The Department may also remove an employee from a Special Assignment as a result of a disciplinary action, subject to applicable due process procedures. a) SCBA Assignment - Full-time, Association members who are selected by the Fire Chief on assignment to SCBA and are routinely and consistently assigned to the SCBA duties are eligible to receive SCBA Special Assignment Pay.
b) Telestaff Assignment - Full-time, Association members who are selected by the Fire Chief on assignment to Telestaff and are routinely and consistently assigned to the Telestaff duties are eligible to receive Telestaff Special Assignment Pay.
c) Arson/Fire Investigator Assignment - Full-time, Association members who are selected by the Fire Chief on assignment to Arson/Fire Investigator and are routinely and consistently assigned to the Arson/Fire Investigator duties are eligible to receive Arson/Fire Investigator Special Assignment Pay.
d) Haz Mat Tech/Spec/Instructor Assignment - Full-time, Association members who are selected by the Fire Chief on assignment to Haz Mat Tech/Spec/Instructor and are routinely and consistently assigned
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to the Haz Mat Tech/Spec/Instructor duties are eligible to receive Haz Mat Tech/Spec/Instructor Special Assignment Pay.
e) USAR Tech/Spec/Instructor Assignment - Full-time, Association members who are selected by the Fire Chief on assignment to USAR Tech/Spec/Instructor and are routinely and consistently assigned to the USAR Tech/Spec/Instructor duties are eligible to receive USAR Tech/Spec/Instructor Special Assignment Pay.
a)f) PPE/Equipment/Supply Specialist Assignment - Full-time, Association members who are selected by the Fire Chief on assignment to PPE/Equipment/Supply and are routinely and consistently assigned to the PPE/Equipment/Supply duties are eligible to receive PPE/Equipment/Supply Special Assignment Pay.
F. Chief Officer Incentive Program. Beginning in July 2023, the City will establish a Chief Officer Incentive Program to be paid once annually at the amount of $1,750 to those employees deemed eligible by the Fire Chief.
Eligibility for this program will be as follows:
• Must submit proof of completion of all required courses toward the Chief Officer Certification from the California State Fire Marshal’s Office to the Training Chief
• Must be an Association member in good standing for at least 12 months La Verne Firefighter Association members receiving the Driver Operator Certification or Company Officer Program payment will not be eligible for the Chief Officer payment
The above eligibility requirements for the Chief Officer Certification Program must be met no later than July 1 of each year to receive annual payment amount. The parties intend that the payment made pursuant to the Chief Officer Program shall be reported to CalPERS as Educational Incentive pay. If CalPERS or any court determines that payments made pursuant to the Chief Officer 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.
G. Company Officer Program. The Company Officer Certification Program is to be paid once annually at the amount of $1,500 to those employees deemed eligible by the Fire Chief. Eligibility for this program will be as follows:
• Must submit proof of completion of all required courses toward the Company Officer Certification from the California State Fire Marshal’s Office to the Training Chief
• Must be an Association member in good standing for at least 12 months
• La Verne Firefighter Association members receiving the Driver Operator Certification payment will not be eligible for the Company Officer payment
The above eligibility requirements for the Company Officer Certification Program must be met no later than July 1 of each year to receive annual payment amount. The parties intend that the payment made pursuant to the Company Officer Program shall be reported to CalPERS as Educational
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Incentive pay. If CalPERS or any court determines that payments made pursuant to the Company Officer 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.
H. CICCS Qualification Incentive Program. Beginning in July 2023, the City will establish a CICCS Qualification Incentive Program to be paid once annually at the amount of $1,000 for obtaining one (1) CICCS qualification to those employees deemed eligible by the Fire Chief. The total amount an employee may receive annually is $1,000.
I. Salary Plan Administration.
1. Employees shall be paid by twelve noon (12:00) on or before every other Friday. When the normal pay day falls during an employee's annual vacation leave, such employee shall receive a partial vacation advance on the last working day prior to such an annual vacation leave provided a written request is submitted to the Finance Officer at least five (5) working days prior to said leave.
2. All employees shall receive at least one (1) annual written department evaluation pursuant to department policy as established by the Fire Chief.
Written evaluations will be given to the employee before the end of the particular evaluation period. In cases where an employee is away from the worksite for an extended period, the evaluation will be given to the employee at the earliest opportunity upon his/her return. Employees who are eligible for a merit increase and who receive an overall rating of satisfactory or above, shall receive that merit increase at the time it would normally have been given had the employee been at the City worksite, unless the Department Head extends the merit increase date.
3. All step increases, promotions, demotions, or other changes in the employees' salaries shall occur at the beginning of the closest pay period.
4. The City shall have the option of eliminating paper checks and requiring all employees to be paid by direct deposit. All employees who are not currently enrolled in direct deposit, are encouraged to contact the Finance Department to become enrolled.
J. Probationary Period.
1. All original, promotional, or transfer appointments shall be tentative and subject to a probationary period of one (1) year.
2. The probationary period may be extended by the City as a result of an employee's unfavorable evaluation for a period not to exceed six (6) months.
3. During the probationary period, a newly hired employee may be discharged by the City without right of appeal if the City deems the employee unfit or unsatisfactory for permanent employment.
4. During the probationary period, a promoted employee may be demoted back to the previous job held without right of appeal, if the City deems the employee unfit or unsatisfactory for permanent appointment.
5. The probationary period shall be regarded as a part of the testing process and shall be utilized for closely observing the employee's work, for
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securing the most effective adjustment of a new employee to a position, and for rejecting an employee whose performance does not meet the standards of work.
K. Trainee Levels. The City may, at its discretion, establish trainee salary range levels and/or job descriptions.
L. New Classifications. The City may establish new job classifications.
Employees desiring to compete for such positions will be evaluated in the same manner as any candidate aspiring to receive appointment to the new position.
M. Reclassification.
1. The City may reclassify any job within the City service to accommodate changed job duties not anticipated in the original classification and assigned or directed to be performed by the City.
2. Reclassification shall not be used with the purpose of avoiding restrictions surrounding promotions and demotions.
3. An employee whose job is reclassified and includes a higher rate of pay shall receive the salary level in the reclassified position that is next higher than the salary currently held by such employee.
4. An employee whose job is reclassified and includes a lower rate of pay shall remain at the current level of pay until the new salary range equals or exceeds such current levels.
N. Acting Appointments. The City may designate an employee to an acting capacity in a job classification different than that currently held by the employee. The employee shall receive five percent (5%) above the employee's current base monthly salary added to the employee's wages after thirty (30) consecutive calendar days of satisfactory service in such acting capacity as determined by the City.
1. Service in an acting capacity shall not continue beyond six (6) months without the agreement of all parties.
2. An employee having served in an acting capacity and subsequently fully appointed to the position shall establish a new anniversary date as the first day of permanent appointment to the position.
O. Promotion. The City may promote an employee to a higher job classification.
1. A promoted employee shall receive an increase in salary equal to the entrance salary of the promotional position or the next higher salary level provided, however, that no employee shall receive a salary that exceeds the maximum range level established for the promotional job classification.
An employee serving in an acting capacity immediately prior to permanent appointment to the position shall be placed into the closest higher base salary rate step above their pre-promotional base salary rate step upon promotion.
2. A new anniversary date shall be established and the promoted employee shall be subject to a one (1) year probationary period. An employee rejected during this time shall be reinstated to the job classification previously held at the same salary level the employee had prior to the promotion. A rejection pursuant to this section shall not be considered a demotion as defined in section KP.
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P. Demotion. The City may, with cause, demote an employee to a lower job classification.
1. A demoted employee shall receive a minimum decrease in salary equivalent to one (1) salary step provided, however, that no employee shall receive a salary which exceeds the maximum range level established for the lower job classification.
2. A new anniversary date shall be established for the demoted employee as the day on which the employee begins performing the duties of the lower job classification as determined by the City.
3. No probationary period shall be required for demoted employees.
DATED___________________________ DATED____________________________ LA VERNE FIREFIGHTERS ASSOC. CITY OF LA VERNE
By______________________________ By________________________________ Association Representative City Manager
By______________________________ By________________________________ Association Representative Assistant City Manager
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City of La Verne,City Council
Agenda Report
DATE: June 16, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Yvonne Duran, Community Services Director
SUBJECT: MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS FOR VETERANS BENEFITS ASSISTANCE SERVICES.
SUMMARY
Staff recommends the City Council approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of La Verne and the Los Angeles County Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (MVA). This MOU formalizes a collaborative partnership that will allow MVA to provide on-site veterans benefits assistance at the La Verne Community Center. The partnership ensures that local veterans and their families receive direct access to vital services including benefits counseling, claims filing assistance, and referrals to housing and health care resources.
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council:
1. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the Los Angeles County Department of Military and Veterans Affairs; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to execute the agreement; and
3. Direct staff to implement the terms of the agreement in coordination with MVA personnel.
DISCUSSION
The City of La Verne has long supported efforts to serve veterans, their dependents, and caregivers within the community. The MOU establishes a formal working relationship with MVA, enabling direct delivery of benefits assistance services from a County Veteran Services Officer (VSO) at the La Verne Community Center, located at 3680 D Street.
This partnership began as a pilot program in March 2024 and has already proven to be a vital service to the community. Since its launch, the program has successfully connected local veterans and their families with critical benefits and support resources. The execution of this MOU formalizes and continues this service on a regularly scheduled basis.
Under the agreement:
• City of La Verne will provide office space, receptionist support, and access to utilities and office equipment for the VSO.
• MVA will assign a VSO to deliver services including benefits claims assistance, veteran referrals to the VA and other agencies, and coordination of support resources.
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Memorandum of Understanding with Los Angeles County Department of Military and Veterans Affairs for Veterans Benefits Assistance Services., Page 2
• Both parties will work collaboratively, communicate absences in advance, and prioritize the needs of veterans and their families.
The MOU establishes that the VSO will be available at the La Verne Community Center every Monday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., offering both scheduled appointments and walk-in availability. This regular presence ensures that veterans can access expert guidance and assistance close to home.
This agreement enhances the City’s ability to deliver timely and comprehensive services to the veteran population by leveraging the expertise and resources of the County’s MVA.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
The fiscal impact to the City is minimal and will be absorbed within existing Community Services operational budgets. Costs include the provision of shared office space, utilities, and administrative support. No new staff or major expenditures are required to fulfill the terms of the agreement.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
This action does not constitute a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), as it is an administrative activity of government that will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. Therefore, no further environmental review is required.
LEGAL REVIEW
The report was reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.
ATTACHMENTS
1. La Verne & MVA MOU 2025
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN
THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES MILITARY & VETERANS AFFAIRS
AND
CITY OF LA VERNE
FOR THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A VETERAN RESOURCE CENTER
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Memorandum of Understanding
I. Purpose
This Memorandum of Understanding ( "MOU") is entered into between the Los Angeles County Department of Military and Veterans Affairs ("MVA"), and the City of La Vern e for the coordination of benefits assistance at the city facility La Verne Community Center located at 3680 D Street, La Verne, CA 91750.
The County of Los Angeles Department of Military & Veterans Affairs (MVA) operates its central office at 1816 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015, serving as the primary hub for MVA services in Los Angeles County.
As part of their mission, MVA is committed to providing comprehensive benefits assistance and services to veterans and their dependents including, but not limited to the preparation of claims for benefits; interview and advise veterans and their dependents in establishing their rights to file a claim for benefits; explain applicable laws and regulations; provide assistance in completing appropriate benefits applications forms or correspondence; assist in securing necessary documents to establish birth, marriage and divorce status, and act as liaison between governmental and private agencies.
The City of La Verne operates the La Verne Community Center located at 3680 D Street, La Verne, CA 91750. The City of La Verne serves all constituents including veterans, their dependents, and their caregivers.
All collaborative efforts between the City of La Verne and MVA will be guided by the following principles:
▪ Constituent rights will be respected at all times.
▪ Exceptional courtesy will be extended to all constituents and staff members. ▪ Decision-making and inter-facility collaborations will be in the best interest of constituents. ▪ Information and resources will be shared to best meet the needs of constituents. ▪ MVA and City staff will work as a team to best meet the needs of constituents.
II. Scope of Work
To meet the benefits needs of veterans in the City of La Verne, the city will provide office space, which will allow MVA to provide benefit counseling services at 3680 D Street , La Verne, CA 91750. MVA will refer veterans needing housing assistance to the Veterans Administration. All attempts will be made to accommodate veterans and maintain excellent working relationships between both facilities.
City of La Verne Responsibilities:
1. The City of La Verne will provide appropriate office space for the purpose of benefits counseling which will be provided by MVA.
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2. The City of La Verne will provide staff that provide receptionist services greeting all visitors, schedule appointments for the Veteran Resource Center, and ensure access to shared office equipment, utilities including internet, and office supplies.
3. In order to ensure teamwork, City personnel will have the opportunity to coordinate hours of operation with MVA staff for the provision of benefits assistance and services.
MVA Responsibilities:
1. The MVA will provide a VSO to conduct all services and assistance regarding veteran ’s benefits and filing of claims on behalf of the veteran.
2. The VSO will also coordinate r eferrals for veterans and their families with the Veterans Administration for housing, healthcare, and other services as well as other community and city resources.
3. MVA will ensure advance communications on any planned or unplanned absences that will affect service availability at the Veteran Resource Center during agreed upon hours.
III. General Provisions
The City will appoint an MOU lead and will meet as needed to coordinate and solve any operating problems or opportunities that arise with the Supervisor, Veterans Claims, County of Los Angeles Department of Military & Veterans Affairs.
A. No waiver of any of the provisions of the MOU documents shall be effective unless it is made in writing which refers to provisions so waived and which is executed by the Parties. No course of dealing and no delay or failure of a Party in exercising any rig ht under any MOU document shall affect any other or future exercise of that right or any exercise of any other right. A Party shall not be precluded from exercising a right by its having partially exercised that right or its having previously abandoned or discontinued steps to enforce that right.
B. Any alterations, variations, modifications, or waivers of provisions of the MOU, unless specifically allowed in the MOU, shall be valid only when they have been reduced to writing, duly signed and approved by the Authorized Representatives of both parties as an amendment to this MOU. No oral understanding or agreement not incorporated herein shall be binding on any of the parties hereto
C. MVA is self-insured under the laws of the State of California and has enough policies on file to cover any liabilities.
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IV. Indemnification
The MVA shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City of La Verne, its officers, agents and employees, from and against any and all liability, expense, including defense costs and legal fees, and claims for damage for any nature whatsoever, including, but not limited to bodily injury, death, personal injury or property damage arising from or in any way connected with the services to be performed by, or obligations of, the MVA pursuant to this MOU.
The City of La Verne shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the MVA and its officers, agents and employees, from and against any and all liability, expense, including defense costs and legal fees, and claims for damage of any nature whatsoever, including, but not limited to bodily injury, death, personal injury or property damage arising from or in any way connected with the services to be performed, or obligations of, the City of La Verne pursuant to this MOU.
The MVA agrees to waive subrogation rights under its workers’ compensation insurance policy or self-insurance fund against the City, its officers, agents, employees, and volunteers arising from work performed by the MVA and to require each of its subcontractors, if any, to do likewise under their workers’ compensation insurance policies.
The City of La Verne agrees to waive subrogation rights under its workers’ compensation insurance policy or self-insurance fund against the MVA, its officers, agents, employees, and volunteers arising from work performed by the City of La Verne and to require each of its subcontractors, if any, to do likewise under their workers’ compensation insurance policies.
V. Effective Date and Signature:
In witness whereof, the parties to this MOU through their duly authorized representatives have executed this MOU as of the date first written above and certify that they have read, understood, and agreed to the terms and conditions of this MOU as set forth herein.
Ken Domer Jim Zenner
City Manager Director
City of La Verne County of Los Angeles Department of
Military and Veterans Affairs
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City of La Verne,City Council
Agenda Report
DATE: June 16, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Cody Howing, City Engineer
SUBJECT: CITYWIDE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 6 AND SPECIAL ZONES PUBLIC HEARING & RESOLUTION FOR ANNUAL LEVY.
SUMMARY
On May 19, 2025, the City Council adopted a Resolution setting June 16, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. as the date and time for the public hearing for the subject assessment district and its zones. Attached is the Engineer’s Report from the May 19, 2025 meeting. No change in the assessment levy is proposed for the subject special benefit in Zones 2, 3, 4-II, and 5. The assessment rate for these zones is set at the maximum rate allowed. Zone 5 is proposed to have the levied assessment reduced below the maximum assessment amount to draw down reserves. Zones 4-I and 6 allow for CPI increases which have been applied to their respective assessments for the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-26 levy.
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council adopt the attached Resolution providing for the annual levy and collection of assessments for the special zones in District No. 6 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
DISCUSSION
The Engineer’s Report includes descriptions of the improvements to be maintained and the services to be performed by the City. With the approval of the Utility Tax, the Citywide District Assessment (Zone 1) is proposed to remain at zero. To balance the budget in Zone 3 (Wheeler and Tabor), an interest-bearing inter-district loan or General Fund support in the amount of $2,814.00 is required, as Zone 3 has no available fund reserves to apply to the FY 2025–26 budget. In Zone 4-I (North La Verne) and Zone 6 (Tract 52965), a portion of the FY 2025–26 assessment revenue is allocated toward the repayment of existing fund deficits.
The other zones not otherwise identified, have reserves that are proposed in the individual budget summaries to be applied in order to balance the respective budgets. Zone 5 is proposed to receive a lower than maximum levied assessment to allow excess reserve funds to be drawn down. The levy amount for Zone 6 is proposed to be increased from the prior year to the maximum assessment as a result of increasing costs primarily from contractual maintenance services. A summary of the assessment rates for each area within District 6 is included below.
Area Approved 2024-25
Levy
Proposed
Increase
Proposed
Decrease
Proposed 2025-26
Levy
Citywide $0.00 0% 0% $0.00
Zone 2 $67.26 0% 0% $67.23
Zone 3 $99.59 0% 0% $99.59
Zone 4-I $153.08 3.0% NA $157.67
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Citywide Landscaping and Lighting District No. 6 and Special Zones Public Hearing & Resolution for Annual Levy.,
Zone 4-II $147.09 0% 0% $147.
09 Zone 5 $233.
75 0% 0% $233.
75 Zone 6 $301.39 3.0% NA $310.
43 FISCAL ANALYSIS
Based on the proposed FY 2025–26 budget, Zone 3 requires an interest-bearing inter-district loan or a General Fund appropriation of $2,814.00 to achieve a balanced budget. If an inter- district loan is pursued, staff will return with a promissory note detailing the loan terms.
Sufficient reserve funds are available in District 6 to support the loan and to meet remaining reserve contribution requirements for the applicable zones. Staff will review Zone 3’s activity as part of the mid-year budget process and include either the General Fund transfer or inter-district loan at that time. Delaying the loan allows staff to evaluate the first six months of activity and determine if the loan remains necessary.
Except for Zone 5, all assessment levies are currently set at their maximum allowable rates. In order to increase assessments to match current operations and maintenance costs and maintain the existing level of service, a Proposition 218 ballot process must be conducted and approved by property owners in the affected zones. Alternatively, the City Council may elect to continue supplementing shortfalls with loans from other districts or appropriations from the General Fund.
During preparation of the FY 2024–25 Engineer’s Report, a Proposition 218 ballot process was conducted for Zones 4-I and 4-II. Voters in Zone 4-I approved the proposed rate increase, which is now reflected in the current assessment along with the annual CPI adjustment.
However, the proposed increase for Zone 4-II was rejected by voters, prompting the implementation of cost-cutting measures to help balance the zone’s budget.
City staff continue to explore strategies for reducing ongoing maintenance costs. Potential long- term solutions may include zone-specific capital improvement projects that replace irrigated landscaping with drought-tolerant, low-maintenance alternatives.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
The annual maintenance of Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 6 facilities is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, Section 15301 and City of La Verne environmental guidelines.
LEGAL REVIEW
This report was reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution to Levy LLMD No. 6
2. Engineer's Report LLMD No. 6 FY 25-26
Coordinated with: Danny Wu, Director of Public Works
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Resolution No. 25-xx
RESOLUTION NO. 25-xx
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE,
CALIFORNIA, OVERRULING PROTESTS AND PROVIDING FOR THE ANNUAL
LEVY AND COLLECTING OF ASSESSMENTS FOR CERTAIN LANDSCAPING
MAINTENANCE IN AN EXISTING DISTRICT, ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO VOTER APPROVAL. (LLMD #6)
WHEREAS, this City Council has previously formed a Landscaping Maintenance District pursuant to the provisions of Division 15, Part 2 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, being the “Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972,” for a maintenance district to be known and designated as
CITY OF LA VERNE
LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 6
(hereinafter referred to as the “District”); and,
WHEREAS, this Council did on the 19th day of May, 2025 adopt a Resolution declaring its intention to order the maintenance of landscaping and lighting throughout the City of La Verne for a period beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026 said landscaping and lighting services to be within the “District,” and WHEREAS, said Resolution did fix the time and place for a hearing of any and all protests in relation to said proposed maintenance; and
WHEREAS, all interested persons were given full opportunity to present their protests or objections; and
WHEREAS, evidence has been received as to the publication and posting of notice of said hearing in the time, form and manner required by law.
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Resolution No. 25-xx
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, CALIFORNIA AS FOLLOWS:
PROTESTS
SECTION 1. That the City Council after due consideration of all such objections and protests, does hereby overrule and deny any such protests and objections and each of them to the maintenance to be done within said “District,” and to the proposed assessment therefore; and does hereby confirm and adopt as a whole, unmodified, the assessment and report.
ASSESSMENT
SECTION 2. That the public interest and convenience demands and requires and this City Council does hereby order the said contemplated maintenance to be performed in accordance with the plans and specifications therefore, adopted and approved, and the Council does hereby levy and said proposed assessment is hereby made to cover the costs and expenses of said maintenance upon the respective subdivisions of land in said “District” and as fixed by the report and assessment heretofore filed in the Office of the City Clerk.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR
SECTION 3. The City Clerk of the City of La Verne is hereby ordered to transmit to the County of Los Angeles Tax Collector the diagram and assessment upon which such levy is based, and said County Tax Collector is hereby authorized and directed to make collection of all such assessment, and to perform all the acts and duties as are required of said Act to be performed by the persons designated as “County Auditor” in Chapter 4 of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, as amended.
RESOLUTION INTENT
SECTION 4. 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.
ADOPTION CERTIFICATION
SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution.
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Resolution No. 25-xx
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of June, 2025. ______________________________
Tim Hepburn, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Debra Fritz, CMC, Assistant 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 16 th day of June, 2025 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
______________________________
Debra Fritz, CMC, Assistant City Clerk
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CITY OF LA VERNE
ENGINEER'S REPORT
FOR LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 6
FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
SECTION 1. AUTHORITY FOR REPORT
This report is prepared in compliance with the requirements of Article 4, Chapter 1, Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the streets and Highways Code of the State of California.
Landscape and Lighting District No. 6 (“District”) a special benefit assessment district, provides funding for the maintenance of landscaped areas owned by the City of La Verne or provided for by easements to the City of La Verne.
Section 22573, Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, requires assessments to be levied according to benefit rather than according to assessed value.
The boundary of the District is completely within the City limits of the City of La Verne and is shown on the Assessment Diagram (on file in the office of the City Clerk at the City Hall of La Verne as Exhibit “A,” Pages 1 thru 32). All parcels of real property included within the District are described in detail on maps on file in the Los Angeles County Assessor’s office. Assessment diagrams for individual zones are included within this report.
SECTION 2. PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS
Street Sweeping, Street Lights and Traffic Signals; Citywide
Street sweeping, street lights and traffic signals are no longer included in the Citywide District (Zone 1).
Landscaping; Citywide
Citywide landscaping of a general benefit are no longer included in the Citywide District (Zone 1).
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Landscaping, Specific Zones
Zone 1
For Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 there are no improvements included in this zone which will be maintained (funded) by this district.
Zone 2
The plans and specifications for the irrigation and landscaping were prepared by the developer and previously approved by the City Engineer. Landscaping generally consists of trees, shrubs and ground cover along First Street within the limits of Tract No. 35405. Landscaping is south of the tract boundary and is visible from First Street. Reference is hereby made to the said plans and specifications for the exact location and nature of the landscape improvements. Said plans and specifications by reference are hereby made a part of this report and are on file in City Hall and are available for public inspection. A location map is attached as Exhibit “B.” This zone is located at the south west corner of Bonita Avenue and Fulton Road. It is bound to the north by Bonita Avenue, to the south by First Street, and to the east by Fulton Road. Generally, the parcels included in this zone front Bonita Avenue, Madison Avenue, Brandt Street, Roosevelt St and Filmore Court. The proposed assessment for this zone is $67.23 per parcel, which reflects the maximum assessment allowable for this zone. Fund reserves will be utilized to balance the budget for FY 2025-26.
Zone 3
The plans and specifications for the irrigation and landscaping were prepared by the developer and previously approved by the City Engineer. Landscaping generally consisting of trees, shrubs, turf and ground cover adjacent to Wheeler Avenue in Tract No. 33912. Reference is hereby made to the said plans and specifications for the exact location and nature of the landscape improvements.
Said plans and specifications by reference are hereby made a part of this report and are on file in City Hall and are available for public inspection. A location map is attached as Exhibit “C.” This zone is located near the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and Wheeler Avenue. It is bound to the east by Wheeler Avenue and to the south by Metropolitan Water District’s Waymouth Treatment Plant. The parcels included in this zone front Doral Street, Tabor Lane, and Ancona Drive.
The proposed assessment for this zone is $99.59 per parcel, which reflects the maximum assessment allowable for this zone. A General Fund loan or alternative inter-district loan will be utilized to balance the budget for FY 2025-26.
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Zone 4 - Generally
The plans and specifications for the irrigation and landscaping were prepared by the developer and previously approved by the City Engineer. Reference is hereby made to the said plans and specifications for the exact location and nature of the landscape improvements. Said plans and specifications by reference are hereby made a part of this report and are on file in City Hall and are available for public inspection.
Zone 4-1
This area is commonly referred to as “Rancho La Verne.” Maintained landscape improvements including irrigation systems, trees, shrubs, turf, and ground cover are generally located along Via Rancho La Verne from Baseline Road to Via De Mansion from Wheeler Avenue to Via Campo. The other major element for this zone is the riparian drainage course and pedestrian trail from Birdie Drive to Los Robles. A location map is attached as Exhibit “D”. The location of this zone is north of Baseline Road and east of Wheeler Avenue. The zone extends north to Oak Mesa Park, while the easterly limits of the zone are partially composed of the Marshall Canyon Drainage Channel.
Within the riparian area are improvements including irrigation systems, ground cover, trees, shrubs, drainage structures and pedestrian trail. The pedestrian trail within the “natural” setting benefits all properties in the zone boundaries and also the City generally. Fifty percent of the riparian area, including the pedestrian trail and drainage structure, is of a “general” Citywide benefit. A proposition 218 ballot process for the FY 24-25 period, was approved, and includes increasing the maximum assessment to $153.08 per parcel with an annual escalation to the maximum assessment based on the Local Consumer Price Index (CPI) based on the year to year rate determined for the month of March not to exceed 5% on an annual basis. The proposed assessment for this zone is $157.67 per parcel, which reflects a 3.0% increase pursuant to the CPI for March 2025 for the Los Angelese, Long Beach and Anaheim area as issued by the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Zone 4-2
This area is commonly referred to as the “Live Oak Development.” Improvements are generally located along Esperanza Drive from Ridge Crest Drive to Golden Hills Road. Improvements along Esperanza Drive benefit the entire Live Oak developments. Improvements include irrigation systems, trees, turf, shrubs, ground cover and pedestrian/equestrian trail. A location Map is attached as Exhibit “E”. The location of this zone includes, and is generally situated north of Jasmine Court. The north limits of the zone approximately trace Marshall Creek and is bound to the east by the City of La Verne jurisdictional boundary. Limits of the zone west of Esperanza Drive include Starline Street, Quail Court, Partridge
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Place, Peacock Place, Meadowlark Drive, Prairie Falcon Drive, Blackbird Lane, and Hummingbird Way.
A proposition 218 ballot was conducted the FY 24-25 period. However, the results of the ballot process upheld the protest of the proposed increased assessment.
The proposed assessment for this zone will be maintained at the current maximum allowed assessment amount of $147.09 per parcel.
Zone 5
The plans and specifications for the irrigation and landscaping were prepared by the developer and previously approved by the City Engineer. Landscaping generally consists of trees, shrubs, ground cover and turf on Puddingstone Drive median, Puddingstone Drive and Wright Avenue intersections with Fairplex Drive and Orange Avenue and the Wheeler Avenue median landscaping. Reference is hereby made to the said plans and specifications for the exact location and nature of the landscape improvements. Said plans and specifications by reference are hereby made a part of this report and are on file in City Hall and are available for public inspection. A location map is attached as Exhibit “F.” The zone is located south of Arrow Highway and west of Fairplex Drive. The zone is bound to the north by Metrolink Rail, to the east by Fairplex Drive, to the south by Puddingstone Drive and to the west by the Marshall Canyon drainage channel.
For FY 2025-26 as in the eighteen previous fiscal years, costs for the maintenance, including utility expenses for the mini park, street lights and traffic signal will not be included in this zone. City Council on May 5, 2014 approved the addition of the University of La Verne’s Campus West two parcels into this zone.
On April 4, 2016, the City Council approved a development agreement with Gilead Sciences, Inc. requiring Gilead to pay 11 times the single parcel fee in the zone which was equal to a previous entitled 11 lot industrial park on the same site. The proposed assessment for this zone is $233.75 per parcel for FY 2025-26. The maximum assessment allowable for this zone is $247.62 per parcel.
Zone 6
This zone was formed in June of 2002 as a condition of tract Map No. 52965 for the maintenance of landscaping along Fruit and Amherst Streets within the limits of the subdivision. A location map is attached as Exhibit “G”. The zone is located to the north east of the intersection of Fruit Street and Amherst Street. Parcels included in this zone are located on Hartshorn Ranch Place, Oak Tree Lane, and the south side of Bowdoin Street between Fruit Street and Guava Street.
The proposed assessment for this zone is $310.43 per parcel, which reflects the maximum assessment allowable for this zone.
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SECTION 3. METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT
No assessment will be made upon the properties within the Citywide District (Zone 1) for FY 2025-26.
The basis for benefit for the significant land uses for the Citywide District (Zone 1) are no longer applicable.
Within the Citywide District there are specific zones which contain unique improvements required with the original development of the properties within the specific zone. These improvements are landscaping in nature and are included in the discussion in Section 2 of this report. The costs for these improvements are assessed to the respective zones.
Each zone has its own expenditure budget. The nature of this landscaping equally benefits each parcel within the individual zone containing the landscaping. Because of this each parcel within a zone is equally assessed.
Each of the specific zones receive special benefit from the improvements maintained and further described in this report. Furthermore since each of the respective Zones in District 6 include improvements that are located on, or visible from public right-of-way, a general benefit contribution from the City has been factored into the apportionment of assessments proposed for annual levy. The general benefit for each Zone will amount to the respective full budget identified for staff time. This contribution will represent the full value of the general benefit contribution to the zones.
Zone 5, the San Polo La Verne Business Park (formerly Koll Business Park La Verne), was unique to itself. Agreements between the Koll Company and the City of La Verne required that the San Polo La Verne Business Park participate in a specific Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District. The improvements already included were similar to those improvements included in the Citywide District. Thus Zone 5 did not include the basic assessment for the Citywide District (Zone 1). With the transfer of the funding for the maintenance of improvements included in the Citywide District (Zone 1) from the Citywide Assessment District to the General Fund (Utility Tax) and with the application of the Utility Tax to the parcels within Zone 5, funding for the more general benefit improvements, i.e. traffic signal, mini park and street lights have been deleted from Zone 5 and are now included in the General Fund.
SECTION 4. ESTIMATED COSTS FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THE
IMPROVEMENTS
Total estimated expenditures for Zones 2 through 6, within District 6 for the FY 2025-26 are as follows:
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EXPENDITURE BUDGET
2025-26
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MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ACCOUNT NO 246-5202 FIRST & FULTON Zone 2
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PERSONNEL
REGULAR SALARIES AND WAGES PART TIME WAGES FRINGE BENEFIT COSTS ADMINISTRATION COSTS TOTAL PERSONNEL SERVICES $ 300.00 $ 300.00
OPERATIONAL
32-00 OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $ -
32-05 ARCHITECT/ENGINEERING SERVICES $ 100.00
38-05 ANIMAL CONTROL (GOPHER) $ -
43-05 CONTRACTUAL MAINT. SERVICE $ 1,550.00
54-05 LEGAL NOTICES AND PUBLICATIONS $ 100.00
62-51 ELECTRICITY UTILITY $ 400.00
62-52 CITY UTILITIES/WATER, ETC. $ 1,500.00
65-07 MATERIAL & NURSERY ITEMS $ -
65-16 SPRINKLER/IRRIGATION SUPPLIES $ - MISCELLANEOUS $ - TOTAL OPERATIONAL $ 3,650.00 $ 3,650.00
COST CENTER TOTAL $ 3,950.00
GENERAL BENEFIT CONTRIBUTION $ (300.00)
FUND DEFICIT PAYMENT $ -
CREDIT (FROM RESERVES) $ (221.50)
TOTAL TO BE ASSESSED $ 3,428.50
2025-26 CITYWIDE ASSESSMENT $ - 2025-26 ZONE 2 EQUAL PARCEL ASSESSMENT (51
PARCELS) $ 67.23
TOTAL PER PARCEL $ 67.23
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EXPENDITURE BUDGET
2025-26
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MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ACCOUNT NO. 246-5203 WHEELER & TABOR Zone 3
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PERSONNEL
REGULAR SALARIES AND
WAGES PART TIME WAGES FRINGE BENEFIT COSTS ADMINISTRATION COSTS TOTAL PERSONNEL SERVICES $ 600.00 $ 600.00
OPERATIONAL
32-00 OTHER PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES $ -
32-05 ARCHITECT/ENGINEERING
SERVICES $ 150.00
38-05 ANIMAL CONTROL (GOPHER) $ -
43-05 CONTRACTUAL MAINT.
SERVICE $ 1,550.00
54-05 LEGAL NOTICES AND
PUBLICATIONS $ 100.00
62-51 ELECTRICITY UTILITY $ 200.00
62-52 CITY UTILITIES/WATER, ETC. $ 4,200.00
65-07 MATERIAL & NURSERY ITEMS $ -
65-16 SPRINKLER/IRRIGATION
SUPPLIES $ -
TOTAL OPERATIONAL $ 6,200.00 $ 6,200.00
COST CENTER TOTAL $ 6,800.00
GENERAL BENEFIT
CONTRIBUTION $ (600.00)
FUND DEFICIT PAYMENT $ -
CREDIT (FROM RESERVES) $ -
DEFICIT (GENERAL FUND LOAN) $ (2,814.00)
TOTAL TO BE ASSESSED $ 3,386.00
2025-26 CITYWIDE
ASSESSMENT $ -
2025-26 ZONE 3 EQUAL PARCEL ASSESSMENT (34 PARCELS) $ 99.59 TOTAL PER PARCEL $ 99.59
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EXPENDITURE BUDGET
2025-26
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MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ACCOUNT NO. 246-5204 NORTH LA VERNE Zone 4-1
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PERSONNEL
REGULAR SALARIES AND
WAGES PART TIME WAGES FRINGE BENEFIT COSTS ADMINISTRATION COSTS TOTAL PERSONNEL SERVICES $ 6,405.00 $ 6,405.00
OPERATIONAL
32-00 OTHER PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES* $ -
32-05 ARCHITECT/ENGINEERING
SERVICES $ 3,600.00
32-09 OTHER CONTRACTUAL
SERVICES
38-05 ANIMAL CONTROL
(VECTOR/GOPHER) $ -
43-05 CONTRACTUAL MAINT.
SERVICE (RLV) $ 24,500.00
43-05 CONTRACTUAL MAINT.
SERVICE (RIPARIAN CHANNEL) $ 12,025.00
54-05 LEGAL NOTICES AND
PUBLICATIONS $ 500.00
62-51 ELECTRICITY UTILITY $ 750.00
62-52 UTILITIES/WATER, ETC. (RLV) $ 32,000.00
62-52 UTILITIES/WATER, ETC.
(RIPARIAN CHANNEL) $ -
64-00 MISC. MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $ -
64-07 MATERIAL & NURSERY ITEMS $ -
65-16 SPRINKLER/IRRIGATION
SUPPLIES $ -
TOTAL OPERATIONAL $ 73,375.00 $ 73,375.00
COST CENTER TOTAL $ 79,780.00
*GENERAL BENEFIT RIPARIAN
CHANNEL
(50% CITY GENERAL FUND
CONTRIBUTION)
$ -
GENERAL BENEFIT
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$ (6,405.00)
YEAR 2 PAYMENT FOR 218
BALLOT PROCESS (FY 24/25-
28/29)
$ 3,400.00
FUND DEFICIT PAYMENT $ 8,366.80
CREDIT (FROM RESERVES) $ -
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DEFICIT (GENERAL FUND
LOAN) $ -
TOTAL TO BE ASSESSED $ 85,141.80
2025-26 CITYWIDE
ASSESSMENT $ -
2025-26 ZONE 4-1 EQUAL PARCEL ASSESSMENT (540 PARCELS) $ 157.67 TOTAL PER PARCEL $ 157.67
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PERSONNEL
REGULAR SALARIES AND WAGES PART TIME WAGES FRINGE BENEFIT COSTS ADMINISTRATION COSTS TOTAL PERSONNEL SERVICES $ 4,075.00 $ 4,075.00
OPERATIONAL
32-00 OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES* $ -
32-05 ARCHITECT/ENGINEERING
SERVICES $ 2,600.00
43-05 CONTRACTUAL MAINT. SERVICE $19,700.00
54-15 LEGAL NOTICES AND PUBLICATIONS $ 1,000.00
65-51 ELECTRICITY UTILITY $ 300.00
62-52 CITY UTILITIES/WATER, ETC. $23,000.00
65-07 MATERIAL & NURSERY ITEMS $ -
65-16 SPRINKLER/IRRIGATION SUPPLIES $ -
64-00 MISC. MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $ -
TOTAL OPERATIONAL $46,600.00 $ 46,600.00
COST CENTER TOTAL $ 50,675.00
GENERAL BENEFIT CONTRIBUTION $ (4,075.00)
YEAR 2 PAYMENT FOR 218 BALLOT
PROCESS (FY 24/25-28/29)
$ 2,600.00
FUND DEFICIT PAYMENT $ -
CREDIT (FROM RESERVES) $ (1,396.00)
TOTAL TO BE ASSESSED $ 47,804.00
2025-26 CITYWIDE ASSESSMENT $ - 2025-26 ZONE 4-2 EQUAL PARCEL ASSESSMENT (325
PARCELS) $ 147.09
TOTAL PER PARCEL $ 147.09
* "OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES" REPRESENTS COSTS FOR 218 BALLOT PROCESS UNDERTAKEN DURING THE FY24-25 PROCEEDINGS. DEBT CREATED TO THE ZONE WILL BE DISTRIBUTED FOR REPAYMENT OVER A FIVE YEAR PERIOD CONCLUDING WITH THE FY 28/29
ASSESSMENTS
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EXPENDITURE BUDGET
2025-26
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PERSONNEL
REGULAR SALARIES AND WAGES PART TIME WAGES FRINGE BENEFIT COSTS ADMINISTRATION COSTS TOTAL PERSONNEL SERVICES $ 2,040.00 $ 2,040.00
OPERATIONAL,
32-00 OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $ -
32-05 ARCHITECT/ENGINEERING SERVICES $ 1,100.00
38-05 ANIMAL CONTROL (GOPHER) $ -
43-05 CONTRACTUAL MAINT. SERVICE $ 12,800.00
54-05 LEGAL NOTICES AND PUBLICATIONS $ -
62-51 ELECTRICITY UTILITY - LANDSCAPING. $ 1,250.00
62-52 CITY UTILITIES/WATER, ETC. $ 3,850.00
65-07 MATERIALS.NURSERY ITEMS $ -
65-16 SPRINKLER/IRRIGATION SUPPLIES $ -
64-00 MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES $ -
TOTAL OPERATIONAL $ 19,000.00 $ 19,000.00
COST CENTER TOTAL $ 21,040.00
GENERAL BENEFIT CONTRIBUTION $ (2,040.00)
FUND DEFICIT PAYMENT $ -
CREDIT (FROM RESERVES) $ (300.00)
TOTAL TO BE ASSESSED $ 18,700.00
2025-26 CITYWIDE ASSESSMENT $ -
2025-26 ZONE 5 PARCEL ASSESSMENT (67 EQUAL PARCEL
ASSESSMENTS PARCELS ASSESSMENTS, 11 PARCELS FOR GILEAD
PER DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, AND 2 PARCELS FOR UNIVERSITY OF LA VERNE.
80 TOTAL PARCEL ASSESSMENTS) $ 233.75
TOTAL PER EACH PARCEL $ 233.75
*Formerly Koll/San Polo Business Park
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PERSONNEL
REGULAR SALARIES AND WAGES PART TIME WAGES FRINGE BENEFIT COSTS ADMINISTRATION COSTS TOTAL PERSONNEL SERVICES $ 720.00 $ 720.00
OPERATIONAL
32-00 OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $ -
32-05 ARCHITECT/ENGINEERING
SERVICES $ 200.00
38-05 ANIMAL CONTROL (GOPHER) $ -
43-05 CONTRACTUAL MAINT. SERVICE $ 5,000.00
54-05 LEGAL NOTICES AND
PUBLICATIONS $ 200.00
62-51 ELECTRICITY UTILITY -
LANDSCAPING. $ 250.00
62-52 CITY UTILITIES/WATER, ETC. $ 3,000.00
64-00 MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES $ -
65-07 MATERIALS NURSERY ITEMS $ -
65-16 SPRINKLER/IRRIGATION SUPPLIES $ -
TOTAL OPERATIONAL $ 8,650.00 $ 8,650.00
COST CENTER TOTAL $ 9,370.00
GENERAL BENEFIT CONTRIBUTION $ (720.00)
FUND DEFICIT PAYMENT $ 662.95
CREDIT (FROM RESERVES) $ -
DEFICIT (GENERAL FUND LOAN) $ -
TOTAL TO BE ASSESSED $ 9,312.95
2025-26 CITYWIDE ASSESSMENT $ - 2025-26 ZONE 6 EQUAL PARCEL ASSESSMENT (30
PARCELS) $ 310.43
TOTAL PER PARCEL $ 310.43
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SECTION 5. DIAGRAM FOR THE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
A copy of the assessment diagram is on file with the office of the City Clerk of the City of La Verne as “Exhibit A”. Reduced diagrams for Zones 2, 3, 4-1, 4-2, 5, and 6 are attached for your convenience as Exhibits “B”, “C”, “D”, “E”, “F”, and “G” respectively.
Full size maps are available in the office of the City Engineer.
SECTION 6. ASSESSMENT
The landscaping was developed and is maintained for the benefit and enjoyment of all the properties included within the assessment district boundaries, and all parcels benefit from the improvements.
The net amounts to be assessed are:
Citywide Base Amount $ 0.00
Zone 2 $ 3,429.00
Zone 3 $ 3,386.00
Zone 4-1 $85,141.80
Zone 4-2 $47,804.00
Zone 5 $18,700.00
Zone 6 $ 9,313.00
As required by said Act, a diagram is attached hereto showing the District and the boundaries and dimensions of the respective parcels of land within said District as the same existed at the time of the adoption of the Resolution of Intention and the initiation of these proceedings as each parcel has been given a separate number upon said Diagram.
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City of La Verne,City Council
Agenda Report
DATE: June 16, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Cody Howing, City Engineer
SUBJECT: LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO.7 PUBLIC HEARING & RESOLUTION FOR ANNUAL LEVY.
SUMMARY
On May 19, 2025, the City Council adopted a Resolution setting June 16, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. as the date and time for the public hearing for the subject assessment district. There is no increase to the assessment amount levied for this Fiscal Year from the prior year's assessment. The proposed assessment amount of $693.26 per parcel is at the maximum allowable assessment for the District.
RECOMMENDATION
That City Council adopt the attached Resolution, providing for the annual levy for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
DISCUSSION
On January 3, 1995, the City Council, by adopting Resolution No. 95-2, formed Landscape and Lighting District No. 7. This District was formed to maintain the fuel modification zones included in the La Verne Heights III (Lewis Homes) housing development. The creation of the District was a requirement of the La Verne Heights Specific Plan.
An expenditure budget was prepared and approved in 1995, estimating the total cost to maintain the transitional landscaping and the fuel modification zones at $128,940 or $693.26 per parcel.
For FY 1995-96, a zero assessment was levied since it was assumed that none of the areas would be completed for City maintenance. Because a credited developer paid the surplus in 1996-97, the levy on each parcel was a lesser amount ($534.54) than the maximum allowed assessment amount of $693.26. In FY 2009-10, the levy was raised to the maximum allowed in the District ($693.26) since the developer paid surplus was almost expended.
Assessments for prior years have been at a reduced level to reflect budget reductions within the District. Recent increases to contractual services have required that the assessment be maintained at the maximum level while still applying district reserves. The proposed assessment is at the maximum allowable assessment of $693.26 per parcel and no further increases to the assessment can occur without approval by the property owners through a Proposition 218 process. This proposed assessment levy combined with the application of District reserves and a reduction in service levels will balance operational costs for this FY. Adequate fuel modification reserves will still be maintained.
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Landscaping and Lighting District No.7 Public Hearing & Resolution for Annual Levy., Page 2
FISCAL ANALYSIS
Based on the proposed budget for FY 2025-26, application of surplus funds in the amount of $27,198.64 is required to balance the budget. A general benefit contribution of $14,247.00 from the General Fund to cover the personnel costs for managing the District has been included in the annual budget. Adequate reserve funds are available.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
The annual maintenance of Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 7 related facilities is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, Section 15301 and City of La Verne environmental guidelines.
LEGAL REVIEW
This report was reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution to Levy LLMD No. 7
2. Engineer's Report LLMD
No. 7 FY 25-26
Coordinated with:
Danny Wu, Director of Public Works
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Resolution 25-XX
RESOLUTION NO. 25-XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, OVERRULING PROTESTS AND PROVIDING FOR THE ANNUAL
LEVY AND COLLECTING OF ASSESSMENTS FOR CERTAIN LANDSCAPING
MAINTENANCE IN AN EXISTING DISTRICT, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 15, PART 2, OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA (LLMD #7)
WHEREAS, the City has previously formed a Landscaping Maintenance District pursuant to the provisions of Division 15, Part 2 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, being the “Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972,” for a maintenance district to be known and designated as
CITY OF LA VERNE
LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 7
(hereinafter referred to as the “District”); and,
WHEREAS, this Council did on the 19 th day of May, 2025 adopt a Resolution declaring its intention to order the maintenance of landscaping and lighting in the City of La Verne for a period beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026 said landscaping and lighting services to be within the “District,” and
WHEREAS, said Resolution did fix the time and place for a hearing of any and all protests in relation to said proposed maintenance; and
WHEREAS, all interested persons were given full opportunity to present their protests or objections; and
WHEREAS, evidence has been received as to the publication and posting of notice of said hearing in the time, form and manner required by law.
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Resolution 25-XX
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, CALIFORNIA AS FOLLOWS:
PROTESTS
SECTION 1. That the City Council after due consideration of all such objections and protests, does hereby overrule and deny any such protests and objections and each of them to the maintenance to be done within said “District,” and to the proposed assessment therefore; and does hereby confirm and adopt as a whole, unmodified, the assessment and report.
ASSESSMENT
SECTION 2. That the public interest and convenience demands and requires and this City Council does hereby order the said contemplated maintenance to be performed in accordance with the plans and specifications therefore, adopted and approved, and the Council does hereby levy and said proposed assessment is hereby made to cover the costs and expenses of said maintenance upon the respective subdivisions of land in said “District” and as fixed by the report and assessment heretofore filed in the Office of the City Clerk.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR
SECTION 3 The City Clerk of the City of La Verne is hereby ordered to transmit to the County of Los Angeles Tax Collector the diagram and assessment upon which such levy is based, and said County Tax Collector is hereby authorized and directed to make collection of all such assessment, and to perform all the acts and duties as are required of said Act to be performed by the persons designated as “County Auditor” in Chapter 4 of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, as amended.
RESOLUTION INTENT
SECTION 4. 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.
ADOPTION CERTIFICATION
SECTION 5 The Deputy City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution.
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Resolution 25-XX
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of June, 2025. ______________________________
Tim Hepburn, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Debra Fritz, CMC, 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 16 th day of June, 2025 by the following vote:
AYES:
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ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
______________________________
Debra Fritz, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
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CITY OF LA VERNE
ENGINEER'S REPORT
AFTER FORMATION OF LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 7
FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
SECTION 1. AUTHORITY FOR REPORT
This report is prepared in compliance with the requirements of Article 4, Chapter 1, Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California.
Landscape and Lighting District No. 7 (“District”) a special benefit assessment district, provides limited funding for the maintenance of open space within the oak tree preserve, equestrian and pedestrian trails and the fuel modified landscaped areas owned by the City of La Verne or provided for by easements to the City of La Verne.
Section 22573, Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, requires assessments to be levied according to benefit rather than according to assessed value.
The boundary of the District is completely within the City limits of the City of La Verne and is shown on the Assessment Diagram (on file in the office of the City Clerk at the City Hall of La Verne as Exhibit “A,” (Pages 1 thru 4). All parcels of real property included within the District are described in detail on maps on file in the Los Angeles County Assessor’s office.
SECTION 2. PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS
The fuel modification zone is illustrated in Exhibits 2-27 and 2-28 of the La Verne Heights Specific Plan, a copy of which is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. It has been created to protect residential land uses from wildland fires within La Verne Heights along the interface between developed and non-developed land uses. Fire-retardant qualities useful for fuel modification procedures involve plants with a low growth habit and fuel volume with a low heat output when burned.
Fuel modification principles used implement a combination of wildfire suppression techniques currently employed by various agencies in Southern California. In general, significant specimens of existing desirable, low fuel plant species located within the zone will continue to be preserved, trimmed and maintained. Representative species include mature coast live oak, toyon, and sycamore. Areas within the zone are subject
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to fuel modification specifications for each hazard classification. Fuel modified slopes will provide for adequate fire safety, and minimal visual, biotic and erosion impacts.
The portion of the Specific Plan west of Esperanza Drive and south of the main community entrance and south of Ridgeview Drive have been designated “extreme fire hazard,” primarily due to type and density of vegetation and slope. The first 100-feet from the structure will require 100 percent removal of vegetation (excluding healthy oak trees) and replanting the area with low fuel plant species. Since a perimeter road concept has been employed, a majority of this 100-foot zone will be utilized by front yard landscaping, roadway pavement, pedestrian trails and introduced landscaping, thereby minimizing or eliminating required removal of natural vegetation. The next 200- feet will require a combination of the same fuel modification techniques, but with the replanting of low fuel plant species. Healthy oak trees in all zones shall be pruned of dead material a minimum of six feet above average existing grade. All areas beyond the limit of the Extreme Fire Hazard Zone (300-feet from the edge of structures) will remain in natural unmodified open space.
The remainder of the perimeter areas are designated as “High Fire Hazard,” as shown in Exhibit 2-27 of the La Verne Heights Specific Plan. The majority of this area is located along Marshall Canyon, and is highly visible from existing development. The High Fire Hazard Zone requires much less fuel modification than the extreme zone, resulting in fewer visual impacts. The High Fire Hazard Zone is divided into two areas.
The first 100-feet form the structure requires 100 percent vegetation removal (excluding healthy oak trees), and replanting the are with low fuel plant species. The next 100-feet requires fuel modification as previously discussed. Areas beyond this zone will remain in natural open space, with no fuel modification.
The High Fire Hazard Zone - Internal Canyon Area is identical to the standard high fire hazard are in that the 100-foot/100 percent removal zone and remaining Fuel Modification Zone are identical. All healthy oaks in the Internal Canyon Area will be preserved with some minor pruning potentially being required. This canyon area contains the extension of the Oak Tree Preserve. All oak trees will be preserved in the Fuel Modification Zone. No external view-shed impacts are associated with fuel modification activities in this zone.
Part of the development of the fuel modification zones is planting of low fuel plant species. This planting is generally referred to as transitional landscaping. A separate line item has been included in the budget.
The last element of this District is the maintenance of open space. While this is a massive area, little maintenance is expected except for the trail systems.
SECTION 3. METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT
The net amount to be assessed upon the properties within the District is apportioned by a formula and method which equally distributes the amount of benefit among all assessable parcels. The maintenance of the slopes provides a special benefit which is received by each and every lot or parcel within the District.
Since portions of the District 7 improvements are located on, or are visible from, publicly accessible land, a general benefit contribution from the City has been factored
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into the apportionment of assessments proposed for annual levy. The general benefit for the District will amount to the full budget identified for staff time. This contribution will represent the full value of the general benefit contribution to the zones.
SECTION 4. DIAGRAM FOR THE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
A reduced copy of the assessment diagram is attached as Exhibit “A.” Full size maps are available in the office of the City Engineer. The zone is located west of Esperanza Drive and south of Golden Hills Road. The zone is bound to the south and west by open space. The parcels included in this zone compose the La Verne Heights Community.
SECTION 5. ASSESSMENT
The fuel modified landscaping was developed and is maintained for the benefit and enjoyment of all the properties included within the assessment district boundaries, and all parcels benefit from the improvements. The amount to be assessed upon the assessable lands within the district for Fiscal Year (FY) 1995-96 was zero. The developer, Lewis Homes of California was solely responsible for maintenance this FY.
The amount to be assessed upon the assessable lands within the District for FY 1996- 97 was $128,946 ($693.26 per parcel). But since only three-fourths of the area was anticipated to be ready for acceptance by the City for maintenance during FY 1996-97, the assessment was reduced to $99,425.00. For the FY 1997-98 the assessment was to return to the originally approved amount of $128,940 which would have been necessary to maintain all of the proposed fuel modified areas after the establishment plant growth period. Since no additional areas above the FY 1996-97 level were anticipated to be accepted during FY 1997-98, the assessment was again reduced to $99,425.00. For FY 1998-99 the full assessment budget was approved at $106,060.00.
This was less than the 1996 estimate of $128,940 do to the following factors:
1. The water usage for the established areas was less than first two year of growth.
2. The required maintenance for the established areas is less than previous years.
For FYs 1999-00 through 2006-07, the $106,328.00 budgets were proposed to be approximately at the FY 1998-99 level with surpluses from previous year’s assessments reducing the assessment to $99,425.00, the FY 1998-99 level. For FY 2007-08 and 2008-09 the budget was increased to $135,219 due to increased costs to maintain fuel modification areas. For FY 2009-10, the budget was increased to $150,363. That increase was due to an increase in the maintenance levels for transitional landscaping and open space fuel modification. In addition, the cost of water increased by 20 percent. In order to reduce the assessment deficit, the levy was increased from $534.54 per parcel to the maximum allowed within the district of $693.26 per parcel as established with the formation of the district. For FY 2010-11 the budget was reduced to $132,828.00 due to reduction in water usage. For FY 2011-12 there was a slight increase in the budget to $134,075.00 with a credited surplus of $5,129.00 from previous fiscal years balances the budget with assessments. For FY 2012-13 the budget was again slightly increased to $142,174.00 with previous years surpluses being credited to balance the assessment. For FY 2013-14 the budget was reduced to
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$132,246 with previous year’s surpluses being credited to balance the assessment. For FY 2014-15 the budget was increased to $137,400.00 with previous years surpluses being credited to balance the assessment. For FY 2015-16 the budget increased to $186,000 with previous years surpluses being credited to balance the assessment. The increase was due to a proposed one time improvements to the storm drain system ($10,000.00) and increase fuel modification $40,000.00. In FY 2016-17 the budget decreased to $154,500 with the completion of the 2015-16 storm drain improvements and the major fuel modification projects. Previous years surpluses were credited to balance the assessments. For FY 2017-18 the budget increased to $166,630.00 from $154,500.00 in order to replace the controller’s “cellular” cards. There were adequate reserves to fund the short fall between the amount that can be assessed and the cost center total. For FY 2018-19, the budget was decreased to $162,138.00 with the reserves funding the short fall. While the assessment remained at the maximum of $693.26, the levy was reduced to $650.00 per parcel because of the high reserves. For FY 2019-20, the budget was decreased to $158,167.00. The levy was again decreased from the maximum of $693.26 and the 2018-19 levy of $650.00 per parcel to $600.00 per parcel with the reserves used to balance the budget. For FY 2020-21 the budget was increased to $163,453.00. The assessment levy was held at the 2019-20 amount of $600.00 per parcel. For FY 2021-22 the budget increased to $185,547. The assessment levy was increased to $630 per parcel along with application of reserves from the prior year to balance the budget. For FY 2022-23 the budget increased to $210,967. The assessment levy was increased to $660 per parcel and included application of reserve funds to balance the budget. For FY 2023-24 the budget increased to $212,747 resulting from increased contractual services costs. The assessment levy was increased to $684.00 per parcel in conjunction with application of reserves from the prior year to balance the budget. For the FY 24-25 period, the assessment increased to the maximum assessment to $693.26 per parcel. For the FY 25-26 period, the assessment will remain at the maximum assessment of $693.26 per parcel.
District reserve funds will be used to balance the budget.
As required by said Act, a diagram is attached hereto showing the District and the boundaries and dimensions of the respective parcels of land within said District as the same existed at the time of the adoption of the Resolution of Intention and the initiation of these proceedings, as each parcel has been given a separate number upon said Diagram.
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EXPENDITURE BUDGET
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PERSONNEL
REGULAR SALARIES AND WAGES PART TIME WAGES FRINGE BENEFIT COSTS ADMINISTRATION COSTS TOTAL PERSONNEL SERVICES $ 14,247.00
OPERATIONAL
32-00 OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $ - 32-05 ARCHITECT/ENGINEERING SERVICES $ 2,500.00 32-09 OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES $ 72,310.00
43-05 CONTRACTUAL MAINT. SERVICE $ 22,325.00
54-05 LEGAL NOTICES AND PUBLICATIONS $ 500.00 62-51 ELECTRICITY UTILITY $ 2,510.00
62-52 CITY UTILITIES/WATER, ETC. $ 53,000.00
64-00 MISC. MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $ - 65-07 MATERIALS/NURSERY ITEMS $ -
65-16 SPRINKLER/IRRIGATION SUPPLIES $ 3,000.00 OPERATIONAL TOTAL $ 156,145.00
FUND FOR TREE TRIMMING (5 YEAR) $ -
COST CENTER TOTAL $ 170,392.00
GENERAL BENEFIT CONTRIBUTION $ (14,247.00)
FUND DEFICIT PAYMENT $ -
CREDIT (FROM RESERVES) $ (27,198.64)
DEFICIT (GENERAL FUND LOAN) $ -
CREDITED RESERVES $ -
TOTAL TO BE ASSESSED $ 128,946.36
2025/26 DISTRICT 7 EQUAL PARCEL ASSESSMENT (186 PARCELS) $ 693.26
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City of La Verne,City Council
Agenda Report
DATE: June 16, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Cody Howing, City Engineer
SUBJECT: LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 8 PUBLIC HEARING & RESOLUTION FOR ANNUAL LEVY.
SUMMARY
On May 19, 2025, the City Council adopted a Resolution setting June 16, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. as the date and time for the public hearing for the subject assessment district. There is no proposed increase in the assessment from last year’s levy. It is proposed to set the levy at the 1996-97 approved full year’s assessment of $249.70 per parcel.
RECOMMENDATION
That City Council adopt the attached Resolution, providing for the annual levy for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
DISCUSSION
On January 3, 1995 the City Council approved Resolution No. 95-3 overruling protests and providing for the formation of Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 8 and the annual levy and collecting of assessments for Landscaping and Lighting District No. 8. At that time, it was anticipated that within a year Lewis Homes would have completed the construction and the City would accept the fuel modification area and the linear park (open space) for maintenance in FY 1996-97.
An expenditure budget was prepared and approved in 1995 estimating a full one year’s maintenance cost of $45,445 ($249.70 per parcel) to be levied in FY 1996-97. The levy for 1995-96 was set at zero since no areas were to be maintained by the City. Since FY 1996-97, the assessment budget increased as the City accepted additional areas for maintenance and as maintenance and utility costs have increased.
In FY 2004-05, the City accepted all the fuel modification areas for maintenance. While the cost to maintain the District increased over the years, exceeding the maximum allowed to be assessed ($45,196), previous years surpluses were used to hold the assessment at the 1995 approved levy of $249.70 per parcel. The District 8 budget proposed for this FY is $72,716.00, an increase from the prior year of approximately 2.3% due to increased contractual services costs. With the application of a credited reserves, the levy is proposed to be held at $249.70 per parcel. Adequate fuel modification reserves will remain in the District. Any future increase to the maximum assessment will require approval by the property owners through a Proposition 218 ballot process.
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Landscaping and Lighting District No. 8 Public Hearing & Resolution for Annual Levy., Page 2
FISCAL ANALYSIS
Based on the proposed budget for FY 2025-26, application of surplus funds in the amount of $19,004.30 is required to balance the budget. The annual District budget also includes a general benefit contribution from the City General Fund in the amount of $7,816.00 covering the personnel costs to manage the District. Adequate reserve funds are available to balance the budget.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
The annual maintenance of Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 8 facilities is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, Section 15301 and City of La Verne environmental guidelines.
LEGAL REVIEW
This report was reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution to Levy LLMD No. 8
2. Engineer's Report LLMD No. 8 FY 25-26
Coordinated with:
Danny Wu, Director of Public Works
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Resolution 25-XX
RESOLUTION NO. 25-XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, OVERRULING PROTESTS AND PROVIDING FOR THE ANNUAL
LEVY AND COLLECTING OF ASSESSMENTS FOR CERTAIN LANDSCAPING
MAINTENANCE IN AN EXISTING DISTRICT, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 15, PART 2, OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA (LLMD #8)
WHEREAS, the City has previously formed a Landscaping Maintenance District pursuant to the provisions of Division 15, Part 2 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, being the “Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972,” for a maintenance district to be known and designated as
CITY OF LA VERNE
LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 8
(hereinafter referred to as the “District”); and,
WHEREAS, this Council did on the 19th day of May, 2025 adopt a Resolution declaring its intention to order the maintenance of landscaping and lighting in the City of La Verne for a period beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026 said landscaping and lighting services to be within the “District,” and
WHEREAS, said Resolution did fix the time and place for a hearing of any and all protests in relation to said proposed maintenance; and
WHEREAS, all interested persons were given full opportunity to present their protests or objections; and
WHEREAS, evidence has been received as to the publication and posting of notice of said hearing in the time, form and manner required by law.
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Resolution 25-XX
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, CALIFORNIA AS FOLLOWS:
PROTESTS
SECTION 1. That the City Council after due consideration of all such objections and protests, does hereby overrule and deny any such protests and objections and each of them to the maintenance to be done within said “District,” and to the proposed assessment therefore; and does hereby confirm and adopt as a whole, unmodified, the assessment and report.
ASSESSMENT
SECTION 2. That the public interest and convenience demands and requires and this City Council does hereby order the said contemplated maintenance to be performed in accordance with the plans and specifications therefore, adopted and approved, and the Council does hereby levy and said proposed assessment is hereby made to cover the costs and expenses of said maintenance upon the respective subdivisions of land in said “District” and as fixed by the report and assessment heretofore filed in the Office of the City Clerk.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR
SECTION 3. The City Clerk of the City of La Verne is hereby ordered to transmit to the County of Los Angeles Tax Collector the diagram and assessment upon which such levy is based, and said County Tax Collector is hereby authorized and directed to make collection of all such assessment, and to perform all the acts and duties as are required of said Act to be performed by the persons designated as “County Auditor” in Chapter 4 of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, as amended.
RESOLUTION INTENT
SECTION 4. 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.
ADOPTION CERTIFICATION
SECTION 5. The Deputy City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution.
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Resolution 25-XX
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of June, 2025. ______________________________
Tim Hepburn, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Debra Fritz, CMC, 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 16 th day of June, 2025 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
______________________________
Debra Fritz, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
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CITY OF LA VERNE
ENGINEER'S REPORT
AFTER FORMATION OF LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 8
FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
SECTION 1. AUTHORITY FOR REPORT
This report is prepared pursuant to the requirements of Article 4, Chapter 1, Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California.
Landscape and Lighting District No. 8 (“District”) a special benefit assessment district, provides funding for the maintenance of the neighborhood park and fuel modified landscaped areas all owned by the City of La Verne or provided for by easements to the City of La Verne.
Section 22573, Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, requires assessments to be levied according to benefit rather than according to assessed value.
The boundary of the District is completely within the City limits of the City of La Verne and is shown on the Assessment Diagram (on file in the office of the City Clerk at the City Hall of La Verne as Exhibit “A,” Pages 1 thru 3). All parcels of real property included within the District are described in detail on maps on file in the Los Angeles County Assessor’s office.
SECTION 2. PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS
COMMUNITY AND NEIGHBORHOOD PARK
The community park created with the Marshall Canyon development was designed to be accessed and utilized by the neighborhoods surrounding the development. This park will thus be included in Citywide Landscaping and Lighting District Number 6 for maintenance purposes which is now being funded by the City’s utility tax. The neighborhood park, referred to in some City documents as “linear park” can be accessed by the general public from the community park but is more likely to be used by the Marshall Canyon development. For this reason one-half of the maintenance cost of the linear park has been included in District No. 8. The second half of the maintenance will be included in the General Fund budget. Maintenance of appurtenant drainage devices and facilities are included in the “District.”
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FUEL MODIFICATION
The fuel modification zone is illustrated in Exhibits 62 and 63 of the Marshall Canyon Estates Specific Plan, a copy of which is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. It has been created to protect residential land uses from wildland fires within Marshall Canyon Estates along the interface between developed and non-developed land uses.
Fire-retardant qualities useful for fuel modification procedures involve plants with a low growth habit and fuel volume with a low heat output when burned.
Fuel modification principles used implement a combination of wildfire suppression techniques currently employed by various agencies in Southern California. In general, significant specimens of existing desirable, low fuel plant species located within the zone will continue to be preserved, trimmed and maintained. Representative species include mature coast live oak, toyon, and sycamore. Areas within the zone are subject to fuel modification specifications for each hazard classification. Fuel modified slopes will provide for adequate fire safety, and minimal visual, biotic and erosion impacts.
Maintenance of appurtenant drainage devices and facilities are included in the “District.”
Areas to the north of the custom home area have been designated as an extreme fire hazard zone due to the character of the existing vegetation and slope. Modification procedures for the extreme fire hazard area require a 300-foot zone. The first 100 feet (Zone A) from structures require 100 percent removal of vegetation (excluding preserved specimens) and re-vegetating with a low fuel plant species. The next 200 feet require a combination of fuel modification techniques and re-vegetation with low fuel plant species. Healthy oaks and other significant trees in all zones shall be pruned of dead material a minimum of six feet above average existing grade. All areas beyond the limit of the extreme fire hazard zone (300 feet from the edge of structures) will remain in natural unmodified open space.
Limited areas of the site adjacent to the golf course and flatter portions of valleys in the custom home area represent a high fire hazard condition. Other than being a reduced zone of modification (300 feet to 200 feet), all facets of the modification procedure remain the same.
Moderate fire hazard zones occur around the existing homes and in the neighborhood park adjacent to the golf course. Although the existing homes are surrounded on two sides by extreme fire hazard conditions, the groves of ornamental trees and irrigated nature of the landscape create a less hazardous condition. The highly volatile species have been removed and the dead material on healthy oaks have been pruned to a minimum of six feet above average grade. Modified areas have been replanted with low fuel plant material.
SECTION 3. METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT
The net amount to be assessed upon the properties within the District is apportioned by a formula and method which equally distributes the amount of benefit among all assessable parcels. The maintenance of the slopes provides a special benefit which is received by each and every lot or parcel within the District. Assessment No. 183 (Lot 183 of Tract 45586) was an existing prior to the subdivision of Tract 45586.
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The improvements installed with Tract 45586 were for the benefit of the new homes in Tract 45586. Because of this pre-existing condition, Lot 183 will have a zero assessment.
Since each of the District includes improvements that are located on, or visible from public right-of-way, a general benefit contribution from the City has been factored into the apportionment of assessments proposed for annual levy. The general benefit will amount to the full budget identified for staff time. This contribution will represent the full value of the general benefit contribution to the District.
SECTION 4. DIAGRAM FOR THE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
A reduced copy of the assessment diagram is attached as Exhibit “A.” Full size maps are available in the office of the City Engineer. The location of this zone is north of Golden Hills Road and includes the Marshall Canyon Estates community. The area is bound generally on the west by Brydon Road, to the east by Stephens Ranch Road and to the north by open space.
SECTION 5. ASSESSMENT
The fuel modified landscaping was developed and is maintained for the benefit and enjoyment of all the properties included within the assessment district boundaries, and all parcels benefit from the improvements. The amount to be assessed upon the assessable lands within the District for Fiscal Year (FY) 1996-97 was $45,445.00.
Since it was anticipated that the areas would not be ready for acceptance by the City for maintenance until mid-FY 1996-97, the assessment was reduced by one-half over that which is anticipated to maintain the area in the originally approved “Report.” For FY 1997-98 through 2003-04 the assessment was to return to the amount necessary to maintain all of the proposed fuel modified areas for a full year. Since some of the areas to be maintained were not accepted by the City, the assessment remained for FY 1997- 98 through 2002-03 at the 1996-97 level of one-half the full year’s rate. All areas required to be maintained by the City were accepted by the City in July 2003. For FY 2003-04 the budget was increased because of the increased cost to maintain the linear park and drainage structures with the levy at the maximum assessment set in 1995 ($249.70 per parcel). Surpluses from the previous years were applied to balance the budgets. In FY 2017-18 the budget increased in order to replace the controller’s “cellular” cards. Previous surplus “reserves” were being used to balance the budget. In FY 2018-19 and 2019-20, the assessment remained at the 2003-04 level of $249.70 per parcel, with reserves used to balance the budget. In FY 2020-21 the budget decreased allowing the assessment to remain at $249.70 per parcel, with reserves again being used to balance the budget. For FY 2021-22 the budget increased to $55,016.00. The assessment remained at $249.70 per parcel with application of reserves to balance the budget. For FY 2022-23 the budget increased to $65,016. The assessment remained at $249.70 per parcel with reserves used to balance the budget. For FY 2023-24 the budget was maintained at $249.70 per parcel with reserves used to balance the budget.
For FY 2024-25 the budget was maintained in at the maximum allowed assessment.
The assessment is $249.70 per parcel. For FY 2025-26 the budget will be maintained in at the maximum allowed assessment. The assessment is $249.70 per parcel with reserves used to balance the budget.
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As required by said Act, a diagram is attached hereto showing the District and the boundaries and dimensions of the respective parcels of land within said District as the same existed at the time of the adoption of the Resolution of Intention and the initiation of these proceedings, as each parcel has been given a separate number upon said Diagram.
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EXPENDITURE BUDGET
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PERSONNEL
REGULAR SALARIES AND WAGES PART TIME WAGES FRINGE BENEFIT COSTS ADMINISTRATION COSTS TOTAL PERSONNEL SERVICES $ 7,816.00
OPERATIONAL
32-00 OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $ - 32-05 ARCHITECT/ENGINEERING SERVICES $ 2,500.00 32-09 OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES $ 23,605.00
43-05 CONTRACTUAL MAINT. SERVICE $ 32,595.00
• (FUEL MODIFICATION) $22,595.00 • 1/2 LINEAR PARK $ - • DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS $10,000.00 54-05 LEGAL NOTICES AND PUBLICATIONS $ 500.00 62-51 ELECTRICITY UTILITY $ 700.00
62-52 CITY UTILITIES/WATER, ETC. $ 5,000.00
64-00 MISC. MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $ -
65-07 MATERIALS/NURSERY ITEMS $ -
65-16 SPRINKLER/IRRIGATION SUPPLIES $ - OPERATIONAL TOTAL $ 64,900.00
FUND FOR TREE TRIMMING (5 YEAR) $ -
COST CENTER TOTAL $ 72,716.00
GENERAL BENEFIT CONTRIBUTION $ (7,816.00)
FUND DEFICIT PAYMENT $ -
CREDIT (FROM RESERVES) $ (19,704.30)
CREDITED RESERVES $ -
TOTAL TO BE ASSESSED $ 45,195.70
2025/26 DISTRICT NO. 8 EQUAL PARCEL ASSESSMENT (181 PARCELS) $ 249.70
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City of La Verne,City Council
Agenda Report
DATE: June 16, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Cody Howing, City Engineer
SUBJECT: MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 84-1M PUBLIC HEARING & RESOLUTION FOR ANNUAL LEVY.
SUMMARY
On May 19, 2025, the City Council adopted a Resolution setting June 16, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. as the date and time for the public hearing for the subject assessment district. The 2025-2026 assessment is proposed to remain at the same level since 1992. It is proposed that there will be no change in the levy from the previous thirty years ($8.00 per parcel).
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council adopt the attached Resolution, providing for the annual levy for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
DISCUSSION
Maintenance District No. 84-1M was formed in 1986. The purpose of this District is to provide for the costs and expenses necessary for the maintenance of the slopes and storm drain facilities associated with the construction of Esperanza Road. Generally, in the past few years, a minimum of effort has been necessary for this maintenance. Unfortunately, during the 1992, 1993, and 1995 winter storms, significant slides occurred. The majority of the cost of repairing these slides was funded by Federal monies with the District funding the difference. The 2004– 05 storms caused some slope damage in which repair work was also federally funded. No significant damage was caused as a result of the 2024-25 wet season.
Assessments since 1987 have varied from $3.98 to an assessment in 1992 of $8.00.
With the application of a credited surplus, the levy is proposed to remain at the maximum assessment of $8.00 per parcel.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
Based on the proposed budget for FY 2025-26, application of surplus funds in the amount of $14,557.00 is required to balance the budget. Adequate reserve funds are available.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
The annual maintenance of 84-1M related facilities is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, Section 15301 and City of La Verne environmental guidelines.
LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney has reviewed and approved this report.
ATTACHMENTS
Council Agenda Packet - June 16, 2025
Maintenance District No. 84-1M Public Hearing & Resolution for Annual Levy., Page 2
1. Resolution to Levy 84-1M
2. Engineer's Report 25-26 for 84-1M
Coordinated with:
Danny Wu, Director of Public Works
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Resolution 25-XX
RESOLUTION NO. 25-XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF LA VERNE, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT AND PROVIDING
FOR THE LEVY OF THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT IN A SPECIAL MAINTENANCE DISTRICT (84-1M)
WHEREAS, this City Council has initiated proceedings for the levy of the annual assessment for a special maintenance district created pursuant to the terms of the “Municipal Improvement Act of 1913,” being Division 12 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California (the “Act”), in a special maintenance district known and designated as
CITY OF LA VERNE
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 84-1M
(hereinafter referred to as the “District,”) and
WHEREAS, this Council did on the 19 th day of May, 2025 adopt a Resolution declaring its intention to order the maintenance of slopes and drainage devices in the City of La Verne for a period beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026, said maintenance services to be within the “District,” and
WHEREAS, said Resolution did fix the time and place for a hearing of any and all protests in relation to said proposed maintenance; and
WHEREAS, all interested persons were given full opportunity to present their protests of objections; and
WHEREAS, evidence has been received as to the mailing, publication and posting of notice of said hearing in the time, form and manner required by law; and WHEREAS, at this time, a public hearing has been held in the manner and form as required by the Act, and this City Council is now satisfied with the assessment and
Council Agenda Packet - June 16, 2025
Resolution 25-XX
diagram and all other matters as contained in the Engineer’s “Report” as now submitted for final consideration and approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE AS FOLLOWS:
RECITALS
SECTION 1. That the above recitals are all true and correct.
PROTESTS
SECTION 2. That all protests and objections of every kind and nature be, and the same hereby are, overruled and denied.
LEVEL OF BENEFIT
SECTION 3. That in order to maintain the level of benefit and that the level of benefit would otherwise decline more rapidly than usual, it is necessary to incur expenses more frequently than every five years.
RESERVE FUND
SECTION 4. That because these expenses may occur at irregular intervals and may be of varying amounts it is necessary to maintain a reserve fund.
ENGINEER’S REPORT
SECTION 5. That the final Engineer’s “Report,” consisting of the final submitted assessment and diagram for the proceedings, is hereby approved and confirmed.
ASSESSMENTS LEVIED
SECTION 6. That the assessments contained in said “Report” for the next fiscal year are hereby confirmed and levied upon the respective subdivisions of land in the District in the amounts as set forth in said final ”Report.”
ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM
SECTION 7. That the diagram and assessment shall be filed in the Office of the City Clerk, with a certified copy to be filed in the Office of the City Engineer. Said diagram and assessment, and the certified copy thereof, shall be open to public inspection.
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Resolution 25-XX
CITY CLERK
SECTION 8. That the City Clerk is hereby ordered and directed to file a certified copy of the diagram and assessment with the County Auditor.
COUNTY AUDITOR
SECTION 9. That after the filing of the diagram and assessment, the County Auditor shall enter on the County assessment roll opposite each lot or parcel of land the amount assessed thereupon, as shown in the assessment.
ASSESSMENT COLLECTION
SECTION 10. The assessments shall be collected at the same time and in the same manner as County taxes are collected, and all laws providing for the collection and enforcement of County taxes shall apply to the collection and enforcement of the assessments.
ADOPTION CERTIFICATION
SECTION 11. 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.
Council Agenda Packet - June 16, 2025
Resolution 25-XX
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of June, 2026. ______________________________
Tim Hepburn, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Debra Fritz CMC, 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 16 th day of June, 2025 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
______________________________
Debra Fritz CMC, Deputy City Clerk
Council Agenda Packet - June 16, 2025
CITY OF LA VERNE
ENGINEER'S REPORT
FOR
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 84-1M
FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
SECTION 1. AUTHORITY FOR REPORT
This report is prepared for Maintenance District No. 84-1M pursuant to Section 10100.8 of the Municipal Improvement Act of 1913, being Division 12 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California.
SECTION 2. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS
Plans showing the size and location of storm drain facilities and the location of slopes to be maintained are hereby made a part of this report and are on file in City Hall and are available for public inspection.
The storm drains and slopes shall be maintained to provide adequate protection of Esperanza Drive from storm water and storm water run-off.
Storm drains shall be inspected after each storm totaling 2-inches or more, but not less than twice per season. Tree branches, brush, etc., shall be removed from inlet and outlet structures. Mud and sand deposits shall be called to the attention of the City Engineer and shall be removed as directed.
Slopes shall be inspected after each storm totaling 2-inches or more, but not less than twice per season. Slopes shall be re-seeded as necessary to maintain an adequate root structure to control erosion. Excessive erosion shall be backfilled and re- seeded to prevent further erosion. Earth slides and slip-outs shall be called to the attention of the City Engineer and shall be repaired as directed.
SECTION 3. ESTIMATED COSTS FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THE
IMPROVEMENTS
Total estimated costs for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 are as follows:
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MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ACCOUNT NO 246-5201 District 84-1
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PERSONNEL
REGULAR SALARIES AND WAGES PART TIME WAGES FRINGE BENEFIT COSTS ADMINISTRATION COSTS TOTAL PERSONNEL SERVICES $ 5,592.00
OPERATIONAL
32-00 OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $ -
32-05 ARCHITECT/ENGINEERING SERVICES $ 2,500.00
32-09 OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES $ 6,000.00
43-05 CONTRACTUAL MAINT. SERVICE $ 10,000.00
54-05 LEGAL NOTICES AND PUBLICATIONS $ 350.00 62-51 ELECTRICITY UTILITY $ -
62-52 CITY UTILITIES/WATER, ETC. $ -
65-07 MATERIALS $ -
OPERATIONAL TOTAL $ 18,850.00
COST CENTER TOTAL $ 24,442.00
CREDITED RESERVES $ (14,557.00)
TOTAL TO BE ASSESSED $ 9,885.00
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SECTION 4. DIAGRAM FOR THE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
Reduced copies of the assessment diagram is attached to this report and labeled "Exhibit A". Full size maps are available in the office of the City Engineer.
SECTION 5. ASSESSMENT
The north access road, Esperanza Drive, was constructed for the benefit of all of the properties included within the District boundaries. It is imperative that these maintenance expenses be incurred in order to continue the level of benefit to each parcel. The assessment of cost upon each parcel was apportioned in accordance with the estimated benefit received.
The amount estimated to be assessed upon the assessable lands within the district is $9,885.00.
The amount is apportioned to all assessable lots per attached list. The cost per developed single-family parcel is $8.00.
As required by said Act, a diagram is attached hereto showing the District and the boundaries and dimensions of the respective parcels of land within said District as the same existed at the time of the adoption of the Resolution of Intention and the initiation of these proceedings, as each parcel has been given a separate number upon said Diagram.
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2025-2026 84-1M (180.53)
NO. APN 2025/2026
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1 8678015008 - $
2 8678015010 - $
6.1 8678016002 36.26$
6.2 8678016004 - $
8.1 8678024019 26.13$
8.1A 8678024021 8.00$
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8.1C 8678024023 8.00$
8.1D 8678024024 8.00$
8.2 8678023034 60.24$
9 8678023001 - $
10 8678022015 - $
11.1 8678022037 - $
11.2 8678022038 - $
12 8678022012 52.26$
13.1 8678022022 8.00$
13.2 8678022023 8.00$
13.3 8678022034 8.00$
13.4 8678022035 8.00$
15.1 8678027035
18 8678019017 8.00$
19 8664043027 8.00$
22.3 8666004007 36.26$
22.4 8666004020 43.71$
23.01 8666063038 8.00$
23.02 8666063002 8.00$
23.03 8666063003 8.00$
23.04 8666063004 8.00$
23.05 8666063005 8.00$
23.06 8666063006 8.00$
23.07 8666063007 8.00$
23.08 8666063008 8.00$
23.09 8666063009 8.00$
23.10 8666063039 8.00$
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23.12 8666063012 8.00$
23.13 8666063013 8.00$
23.14 8666063014 8.00$
23.15 8666063015 8.00$
23.16 8666063016 8.00$
23.17 8666063017 8.00$
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2025-2026 84-1M (180.53)
NO. APN 2025/2026
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23.18 8666063018 8.00$
23.19 8666063019 8.00$
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23.24 8666063024 8.00$
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23.26 8666063026 8.00$
23.27 8666063027 8.00$
23.28 8666063028 8.00$
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23.33 8666063033 8.00$
25 8666005041 44.28$
26 8666005017 - $
27.01 8666065001 8.00$
27.02 8666065002 8.00$
27.03 8666065003 8.00$
27.04 8666065004 8.00$
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27.06 8666065006 8.00$
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28 8664020068 8.00$
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38 8664020025 8.00$
39 8664020026 8.00$
40 8664020027 8.00$
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2025-2026 84-1M (180.53)
NO. APN 2025/2026
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41 8664020028 8.00$
42 8664020029 8.00$
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65 8664044007 8.00$
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68 8664044010 8.00$
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70 8664044012 8.00$
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76 8664044018 8.00$
77 8664044019 8.00$
78 8664044020 8.00$
79 8664044021 8.00$
80 8664044022 8.00$
81 8664044023 8.00$
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2025-2026 84-1M (180.53)
NO. APN 2025/2026
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82 8664044024 8.00$
83 8664044025 8.00$
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99 8664045007 8.00$
100 8664045008 8.00$
101 8664045009 8.00$
102 8664045010 8.00$
103 8664045012 8.00$
104 8664045013 8.00$
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106 8664045015 8.00$
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109 8664045018 8.00$
110 8664045019 8.00$
111 8664045020 8.00$
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118 8664045027 8.00$
119 8664045028 8.00$
120 8664045029 8.00$
121 8664045030 8.00$
122 8664045031 8.00$
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2025-2026 84-1M (180.53)
NO. APN 2025/2026
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123 8664045032 8.00$
124 8664046001 8.00$
125 8664046002 8.00$
126 8664046003 8.00$
127 8664046004 8.00$
128 8664046005 8.00$
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131 8664046008 8.00$
132 8664046009 8.00$
133 8664046010 8.00$
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137 8664046014 8.00$
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140 8664046017 8.00$
141 8664046018 8.00$
142 8664046019 8.00$
143 8664046020 8.00$
144 8664046021 8.00$
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146 8664046023 8.00$
147 8664046024 8.00$
148 8664046025 8.00$
149 8664046026 8.00$
150 8664046027 8.00$
151 8664046028 8.00$
152 8664046029 8.00$
153 8664046030 8.00$
154 8664046031 8.00$
155 8664046032 8.00$
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159 8664046036 8.00$
160 8664046037 8.00$
161 8664046038 8.00$
162 8664046039 8.00$
163 8664046040 8.00$
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2025-2026 84-1M (180.53)
NO. APN 2025/2026
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164 8664046041 8.00$
165 8664046042 8.00$
166 8664046043 8.00$
167 8664021016 8.00$
168 8664021017 8.00$
169 8664021018 8.00$
170 8664021019 8.00$
171 8664021020 8.00$
172 8664021021 8.00$
173 8664021022 8.00$
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176 8664021025 8.00$
177 8664047001 8.00$
178 8664047002 8.00$
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180 8664047004 8.00$
181 8664047005 8.00$
182 8664047006 8.00$
183 8664047007 8.00$
184 8664047008 8.00$
185 8664047009 8.00$
186 8664047010 8.00$
187 8664047011 8.00$
188 8664047012 8.00$
189 8664047013 8.00$
190 8664047014 8.00$
191 8664047015 8.00$
192 8664047016 8.00$
193 8664047017 8.00$
194 8664047018 8.00$
195 8664047019 8.00$
196 8664047020 8.00$
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200 8664047024 8.00$
201 8664047025 8.00$
202 8664047026 8.00$
203 8664047027 8.00$
204 8664047028 8.00$
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2025-2026 84-1M (180.53)
NO. APN 2025/2026
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205 8664047029 8.00$
206 8664047030 8.00$
207 8664047031 8.00$
208 8664047032 8.00$
209 8664047033 8.00$
210 8664047034 8.00$
211 8664047035 8.00$
212 8664047036 8.00$
213 8664047037 8.00$
214 8664047038 8.00$
215 8664047039 8.00$
216 8664047040 8.00$
217 8664047041 8.00$
218 8664047042 8.00$
219 8664047043 8.00$
220 8664047044 8.00$
221 8664047045 8.00$
222 8664047046 8.00$
223 8664047047 8.00$
224 8664047048 8.00$
225 8664047049 8.00$
226 8664047050 8.00$
227 8664047051 8.00$
228 8664047052 8.00$
229 8664047053 8.00$
230 8664047054 8.00$
231 8664047055 8.00$
232 8664047056 8.00$
233 8664047057 8.00$
234 8664047058 8.00$
235 8664047059 8.00$
236 8664047060 8.00$
237 8664047061 8.00$
238 8664047062 8.00$
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242 8664047066 8.00$
243 8664047067 8.00$
244 8664047068 8.00$
245 8664047069 8.00$
5/9/2025
CITY OF LA VERNE
PAGE 7 of 28
Council Agenda Packet - June 16, 2025
2025-2026 84-1M (180.53)
NO. APN 2025/2026
======= ============ ==========
246 8664047070 8.00$
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284 8664020060 8.00$
285 8664020061 8.00$
286 8664020062 8.00$
5/9/2025
CITY OF LA VERNE
PAGE 8 of 28
Council Agenda Packet - June 16, 2025
2025-2026 84-1M (180.53)
NO. APN 2025/2026
======= ============ ==========
287 8664020063 8.00$
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325 8678063027 8.00$
326 8678063028 8.00$
327 8678063029 8.00$
5/9/2025
CITY OF LA VERNE
PAGE 9 of 28
Council Agenda Packet - June 16, 2025
2025-2026 84-1M (180.53)
NO. APN 2025/2026
======= ============ ==========
328 8678063030 8.00$
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353 8666053001 8.00$
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364 8666053012 8.00$
365 8666053013 8.00$
366 8666053014 8.00$
367 8666053015 8.00$
368 8666053016 8.00$
5/9/2025
CITY OF LA VERNE
PAGE 10 of 28
Council Agenda Packet - June 16, 2025
2025-2026 84-1M (180.53)
NO. APN 2025/2026
======= ============ ==========
369 8666053017 8.00$
370 8666053018 8.00$
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406 8666053054 8.00$
407 8666053055 8.00$
408 8666053056 8.00$
409 8666053057 8.00$
5/9/2025
CITY OF LA VERNE
PAGE 11 of 28
Council Agenda Packet - June 16, 2025
2025-2026 84-1M (180.53)
NO. APN 2025/2026
======= ============ ==========
410 8666053058 8.00$
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431 8666054018 8.00$
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433 8666054020 8.00$
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447 8666055006 8.00$
448 8666055007 8.00$
449 8666055008 - $
450 8666055009 8.00$
5/9/2025
CITY OF LA VERNE
PAGE 12 of 28
Council Agenda Packet - June 16, 2025
2025-2026 84-1M (180.53)
NO. APN 2025/2026
======= ============ ==========
451 8666055010 8.00$
452 8666055011 8.00$
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488 8666056006 8.00$
489 8666056007 8.00$
490 8666056008 8.00$
491 8666056009 8.00$
5/9/2025
CITY OF LA VERNE
PAGE 13 of 28
Council Agenda Packet - June 16, 2025
2025-2026 84-1M (180.53)
NO. APN 2025/2026
======= ============ ==========
492 8666056010 8.00$
493 8666056011 8.00$
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531 8666057030 8.00$
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5/9/2025
CITY OF LA VERNE
PAGE 14 of 28
Council Agenda Packet - June 16, 2025
2025-2026 84-1M (180.53)
NO. APN 2025/2026
======= ============ ==========
533 8666057032 8.00$
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566 8678064016 8.00$
567 8678064017 8.00$
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570 8678064020 8.00$
571 8678064021 8.00$
572 8678064022 8.00$
573 8678064023 8.00$
5/9/2025
CITY OF LA VERNE
PAGE 15 of 28
Council Agenda Packet - June 16, 2025
2025-2026 84-1M (180.53)
NO. APN 2025/2026
======= ============ ==========
574 8678064024 8.00$
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612 8678064072 8.00$
613 8678064073 8.00$
614 8678064074 8.00$
5/9/2025
CITY OF LA VERNE
PAGE 16 of 28
Council Agenda Packet - June 16, 2025
2025-2026 84-1M (180.53)
NO. APN 2025/2026
======= ============ ==========
615 8678064075 8.00$
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653 8666060016 8.00$
654 8666060017 8.00$
655 8666060018 8.00$
5/9/2025
CITY OF LA VERNE
PAGE 17 of 28
Council Agenda Packet - June 16, 2025
2025-2026 84-1M (180.53)
NO. APN 2025/2026
======= ============ ==========
656 8666060019 8.00$
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694 8666061015 8.00$
695 8666061069 8.00$
696 8666061070 8.00$
5/9/2025
CITY OF LA VERNE
PAGE 18 of 28
Council Agenda Packet - June 16, 2025
2025-2026 84-1M (180.53)
NO. APN 2025/2026
======= ============ ==========
697 8666061071 8.00$
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731 8666062001 8.00$
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734 8666062004 8.00$
735 8666062005 8.00$
736 8666062006 8.00$
737 8666062007 - $
5/9/2025
CITY OF LA VERNE
PAGE 19 of 28
Council Agenda Packet - June 16, 2025
2025-2026 84-1M (180.53)
NO. APN 2025/2026
======= ============ ==========
738 8666062009 8.00$
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775 8678065011 8.00$
776 8678065012 8.00$
777 8678065013 8.00$
778 8678065014 8.00$
5/9/2025
CITY OF LA VERNE
PAGE 20 of 28
Council Agenda Packet - June 16, 2025
2025-2026 84-1M (180.53)
NO. APN 2025/2026
======= ============ ==========
779 8678065015 8.00$
780 8678065016 8.00$
781 8678065017 8.00$
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817 8678068014 8.00$
818 8678068015 8.00$
819 8678068016 8.00$
5/9/2025
CITY OF LA VERNE
PAGE 21 of 28
Council Agenda Packet - June 16, 2025
2025-2026 84-1M (180.53)
NO. APN 2025/2026
======= ============ ==========
820 8678068017 8.00$
821 8678068018 8.00$
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823 8678068020 8.00$
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826 8678069001 8.00$
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828 8678069064 8.00$
829 8678069004 8.00$
830 8678069005 8.00$
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City of La Verne,City Council
Agenda Report
DATE: June 16, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Eric Scherer, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: ANNUAL PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT WITH THE LA VERNE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
SUMMARY
The La Verne Chamber of Commerce is proposing a new Partnership Agreement for a 12- month term from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Staff is proposing to reduce the financial subsidy from last year from $45,000 to $40,000 for various services and programs which would benefit the La Verne business community.
RECOMMENDATION
As recommended by the City Council Chamber Liaison Committee, that the City Council approve a Partnership Agreement with the La Verne Chamber of Commerce for July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.
DISCUSSION
The La Verne Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) has submitted an updated Partnership Agreement for City assistance over a 12-month period, from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.
Staff is recommending that the previous agreement's subsidy of $45,000 be reduced to $40,000 due to several programs in last year's agreement not being completed as a result of the termination of the Executive Director as well as the City's current financial constraints. The subsidy would be paid in four (4) equal quarterly payments of $10,000. Additionally, up to $2,000 will be provided as an incentive for new businesses to join the Chamber by subsidizing their first year of membership. With the transition to new leadership and further direction provided by the City Council Economic Development Subcommittee, modifications were made from the 2024-2025 agreement. A tracked version of the proposed agreement is attached to identify the changes that have been made.
Chamber representatives will present the City Council with an overview of their programs and activities over the last year, and what events are anticipated for the coming year.
Mayor Hepburn and Council Member Lau have reviewed the draft partnership agreement and support the proposed modifications and recommend the approval of the proposed 12-month agreement.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
The Community Development Department will include a request of $42,000 from the General Fund during the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget process.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
None.
LEGAL REVIEW
This report was reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Draft Chamber of Commerce Agreement 25-26
2. Redlined Draft Chamber of Commerce Agreement 25-26
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2025-2026
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT
LA VERNE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE and
CITY OF LA VERNE
THIS AGREEMENT, made by and between the CITY OF LA VERNE, a municipal corporation (hereinafter City) and LA VERNE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, a non-profit corporation (hereinafter Chamber) agree as follows:
WHEREAS, the City is desirous of promoting the existing and potential commercial and industrial businesses and the desirability of disseminating information to said existing and potential commercial and industrial businesses; and
WHEREAS, the City benefits from a successful and vibrant commercial district which the Chamber provides for through a variety of programs, support services, and promotion throughout the year; and
WHEREAS, the Government Code authorizes the expenditures of monies accruing to the General Fund for such activities; and
WHEREAS, the Chamber is organized for and equipped to carry on the promotion of existing and potential commercial and industrial businesses and to publicize and assist these businesses to their best advantages; NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and covenants and promises, hereinafter set forth, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. TERMS
The term of this Agreement shall be from July 1, 2025 thru June 30, 2026. For reporting purposes, The first “Quarter” will be from July 1st to September 30th.
2. PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
The Chamber will undertake the following programs in implementation of the above promotional activities on behalf of the business community of the City:
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT -$15,000
The Chamber will employ administrative staffing to fully support the Chamber’s functions, including those programs listed in this agreement.
Additionally, the Chamber shall agree to continue to explore the use of the University of La Verne faculty and students to support activities such as marketing and social media engagement. Further, the Chamber will continue to pursue coordinating efforts with the Old Town La Verne Business Improvement Association non-profit to utilize shared staff to support both groups in order to support economic development priorities in La Verne.
WEB SITE LINK -$500
The Chamber will maintain a web site with links to the City and all other appropriate organizations. The Chamber’s web site has been upgraded to include opportunities for links with members and including the ability for members to place video ads on their member page. The Chamber will work with the University of La Verne marketing group to establish a website to further promote “Shop La Verne” by January 1, 2026. The Shop La Verne website shall also highlight Foothill Blvd (Route 66 and the upcoming 100- year anniversary in 2026. The Chamber will work with the City to incorporate a web-based map on their website which may substitute for future Chamber of Commerce hard copy map requirement.
SHOP LA VERNE PROGRAM -$7,000
The Chamber will develop strategies and marketing ideas that further enhance the local business economy and will work with local businesses to develop campaigns and events to encourage shopping locally. • The Chamber will manage a Shop La Verne street banner program (Spring 2026). The City will cover the labor cost of installing and replacing up to 40 banners at a time, once during the period of this contract. The City will install the banners within 30 days of receiving the banners from the Chamber. The Chamber shall deliver the banners to the City prior to April 30, 2026 and will be responsible for ordering and paying for the banners. Any costs associated with replacing damaged banners or brackets will be the responsibility of the Chamber.
Any emergency replacement of banners outside of the agreed upon scheduled install dates will require reimbursement to the City from the Chamber for the staff time. As an alternate to this program, the Chamber may also distribute promotional material (i.e. reusable tote bags) at the Concerts in the Park series during the summer ($3,000).
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• The Chamber will continue to highlight Shop La Verne at the 4th of July parade. The Chamber will participate in the parade with an entry that advertises the Shop La Verne program ($500).
• The Chamber will hold its other sponsored events such as The Taste of La Verne and Excellence in La Verne Business of the Year Awards during 2025 ($3,000). A Special Event Permit shall be obtained at no charge for the Taste of La Verne event. The Excellence in La Verne Business of the Year Award recipients will be honored at the Chamber’s Holiday Luncheon ($500). In addition, the Chamber will promote events that are sponsored by the Old Town La Verne Business Association such as the Wine Walk and the Beer Walk events.
BUSINESS LICENSE LISTS -$500
A list of new business licenses will be provided to the Chamber on a monthly basis. A complete list of business licenses will be provided 2 times a year, by the end of the months of February and August. The Chamber will begin to provide these new businesses with a “Welcome Package” containing information from both City and the Chamber no later than January 1, 2026.
CHAMBER/CITY STAFF BUSINESS VISITATIONS
At a time, convenient to both the City and the Chamber, a representative from each will conduct visits to certain businesses within the City of La Verne. The businesses will be selected from the top-tier sales tax generators and other influential or unique businesses within the community with a goal of visiting a business every quarter. The object of these visitations will be to promote La Verne as a strong business community as well as an excellent place to do business and to enhance goodwill between the City, the Chamber and business owners. The Chamber also agrees to provide assistance in the implementation of the continuing Economic Development Positioning Strategy; a retail marketing effort to attract and retain business.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE -$3,000
The Chamber, through its business community membership, will serve in an advisory capacity to the City on economic development matters and to address goals and implementation policies as part of the newly adopted Economic Development Element of the City’s General Plan. While the goal is for enhanced economic development City-wide, emphasis will be placed on opportunities near the Metro A Line station and along the Foothill Boulevard (Route 66) commercial corridor. The Chamber, through either an internal Economic Development workgroup, working in partnership with the University of La Verne, or other agreeable manner, will conduct surveys of its business members, provide input on pending legislation, and provide recommendations to the City related to enhanced economic development
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programs, policies, or needs of the business community through its current quarterly reports.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT
The Chamber will share important issues and activities with the community via their electronic media. The Chamber will promote corporate social responsibility and volunteerism to create a thriving community and provide enriching and relevant experiences for all citizens.
SPRING CLEAN-UP -$500
The La Verne Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Waste Management, will facilitate a “Spring Clean Up Day” in the spring of 2026.
The community will be invited to bring items that they wish to get rid of.
This will include soft goods, appliances, e-waste, etc. A formal description and proposed implementation of the project will be presented to the City prior to December 31, 2025. The Chamber will be required to obtain a no- charge Special Event Permit for the event, following all conditions listed on the permit.
STATE OF THE CITY - $1,000
If the Chamber and the Rotary Club of La Verne (hereinafter Rotary) mutually agree to it, the Chamber will assume responsibilities of sponsoring and coordinating the annual State of the City address in La Verne. This event is traditionally held in early 2026 on a date selected in coordination with the City Manager’s office but after a City Council’s Strategic Planning session.
Other organizations can still be part of the event (University of La Verne, Bonita Unified, etc.) as the Chamber deems appropriate. The Mayor (or Mayor Pro Tem in his or her absence) will provide a presentation of the accomplishments of the previous calendar year and the goals for the coming year. The Chamber shall publicize this event and explore the option to live stream and/or record the event.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS - $1,000 The Chamber will be responsible for coordinating and conducting informational workshops for La Verne businesses on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and how it might impact them. The Chamber shall provide the City with a proposal for the program by December 31, 2025 which the City will fund through the monies the City collects on all City Business Licenses.
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PUBLIC SAFTEY OUTREACH - $500
The Chamber will provide workshops for the La Verne business community with coordination with the La Verne Police and Fire Departments on the following topics:
• Business Assistance for Crime Reduction (BACR)
• Fire Prevention/ Wildfire Defensible Space
• Safety in the Workplace
• Disaster Preparedness
CITY UPDATES
The Chamber will provide the City Council with Quarterly Activity/Financial Updates, approximately two weeks after the end of each fiscal quarter beginning in October 2025 (subsequent reports will be filed the following January, April, and July). The City will submit the agreed upon quarterly payment by the end of the same month provided that the Chamber reports are submitted on-time and are to the satisfaction of the City. The reports will be on Chamber activities and related financial breakdown of events that occurred in the prior 3 months. Quarterly Financial updates must include approved quarterly financials, bank statement reconciliation for prior completed quarter, and any deficiencies in comparison to adopted budget.
CITY MEMBERSHIP
The City will receive a free corporate membership and free access/space for all business/community events sponsored by the Chamber. The City will be allowed to participate at Chamber events and meetings with Council Members and/or City Staff. In addition, the Chamber will be billed at actual costs for any City services at special events with no deposit required.
CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES FORUM -$1,000
The Chamber will coordinate and host a City Council Candidates Forum in election years not less than 21 days prior to the election date. The Chamber of Commerce as an organization shall not publicly endorse any local (City) candidate in any election.
NONPROFIT NETWORK/LOVE LA VERNE DAY
The Chamber will work with the local area nonprofits that serve the City to assist them with projects that can involve the community helping to address those project needs. A Love La Verne Day will be held each year for the purpose of partnering community residents with various nonprofit projects.
The City will assist in identifying potential projects. In addition, the Chamber will establish a nonprofit network bringing representatives of the area nonprofits together to meet, discuss projects, hear speakers on best practices, and promote their respective events and fundraisers. The Chamber will help with promoting the area nonprofit events and fundraisers.
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OTHER CHAMBER ACTIVITY
The Chamber is dedicated to assisting local companies grow their business by taking the lead in programs and efforts that help create a strong local economy and make our community a great place to do business.
The Chamber generates business activity for the community. The Chamber initiates business-to-business commerce and opportunities for networking and connecting local professionals.
Through the Chamber’s website and newsletters, they update our members on various news and issues that are happening within our community, the state, and the nation.
The Chamber hosts professional development events that help owners and employees learn or improve upon skills that are essential to running a business.
Reducing costs is a concern for every business. The Chamber offers substantial discounts on everyday products and services to members. The Chamber provides exposure for our local businesses and encourages the community to shop local.
Opportunities include:
• Member Referrals
• Online/Print Directories
• eNewsletters
• Ribbon Cuttings
• Relocation & Visitor Information
The Chamber’s Legislative Committee works to advance the functions of local, state, and federal government by advocating issues associated with Education; Energy; Environment & Infrastructure; Labor; Transportation; Health Care; Housing & Land Use, Government and Regulations toward better public safety and a more robust economic base and climate for businesses and private enterprise.
The Chamber’s Workforce Development Committee supports excellence in education and promotes meaningful business/education relationships with public and private schools. The committee oversees the member funded scholarship program, Career & Resource fairs at local schools and internship programs.
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3. CONSIDERATION
The City shall pay a total of $40,000 to the Chamber in four equal quarterly payments of $10,000. Payments to the Chamber shall be contingent upon timely receipt and City approval of Quarterly Activity/Financial Updates and be made by the end of the months of October 2025(Q1), January 2026(Q2), April 2026(Q3), and July 2026(Q4). If an identified program in this agreement is not completed or is in the process of being completed, the City reserves the right to withhold funding each quarter based on the dollar amount associated with each program.
4. CONDITIONS
In light of this Agreement’s 12-month term, the following conditions will apply:
A. The Chamber will complete, at its own timing within the period of this agreement and to be shared with the City, the results of a members survey which asks members what they want to see from the Chamber
B. By June 30th of each year the Chamber will provide the City with an approved copy of its coming year’s annual budget outlining revenues, expenditures and projected proceeds from events.
C. By October of every odd numbered year the Chamber will provide the City with a copy of its approved financial policy summary, outlining procedures associated with check and balances, cash handling, expenditure authorization procedures and board oversight practice criteria.
D. By August 30th of each year the Chamber will provide the City with an approved copy of its previous year’s comparable financial statement, to the satisfaction of the City. The City reserves the right to require a third-party financial review, should it be determined necessary.
5. CITY INCENTIVE/SUBSIDY FOR NEW BUSINESS RECRUITMENT
Growth of the Chamber of Commerce is beneficial to the City, especially when it results in actual new business, which in-turn can generate new sales tax, employment, economic stability and/or other revenues such as property tax, CFD, etc. Program is hereby continued within this Agreement which provides a subsidy to such new businesses. Following are the requirements of this new business development subsidy program:
A. The City to reimburse 50% of the cost of the Chamber membership for any eligible new business (within their first year of business) that
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joins the Chamber (this also applies to a new owner of an existing business)
B. Subsidy is available up until 90 days after the first day of joining.
C. Subsidy will be paid to the Chamber of Commerce, upon demonstration that business meets criteria and has paid the initial 50% cost of membership.
D. Subsidy fund for this Agreement will be $2,000; any subsequent increases to the initial fund will be at the discretion of the City Manager and subject to finding that all other provisions of this Agreement have been met.
E. Subsidy is not available for home-based businesses.
F. Subsidy is not available for renewals of existing or past memberships (except if it is for a new owner of an existing business).
G. Subsidy is not available for businesses having an address outside La Verne City limits.
6. INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS:
A. Chamber represents that it possesses the necessary qualifications to perform the services and duties set forth in this Agreement.
B. Chamber is an independent contractor and shall have no authority to bind City or to create or incur any obligation on behalf of, or liability against, City, whether by contract or otherwise, unless such authority is expressly conferred under this Agreement or is otherwise expressly conferred in writing by City. Chamber, its employees, agents and subcontractors are not employees of City.
C. Chamber shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless, City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, agents and employees (collectively “Indemnities”) from and against any and all liabilities, losses, claims, demands, actions, causes of action, proceedings, suits, damages, judgments, costs and expenses of litigation, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, which Indemnities may suffer or incur or which Indemnities may become subject to by reason of or arising out of any injury to or death of any person(s), damage to property, or loss of use of property, allegedly caused by the negligent or willful acts or omissions of Chamber, its agents, officers, directors or employees, acting within the scope of their employment or affiliation with Chamber while performing the services set forth in this Agreement.
D. In the event that any action or proceeding is brought against Indemnities by reason of any of the matters against which Chamber has agreed to indemnify Indemnities, Chamber, upon notice from City, shall agree to defend Indemnities at Chamber’s expense by competent legal counsel. City agrees to notify Chamber within five (5) days of its receipt of service of legal process by a third party in a
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lawsuit naming City as a defendant and claiming injury to or death of any person(s), damage to property or loss of use of property, allegedly caused by the negligent or willful acts or omissions of Chamber, its agents, officers, directors or employees, acting within the scope of their employment or affiliation with Chamber while performing the services set forth in this Agreement.
E. Chamber’s indemnification under this Agreement does not extend to liabilities, losses, claims, demands, actions, causes of action, proceedings, suits, damages, judgments, costs and expenses of litigation, including attorney’s fees, which Indemnities may suffer or incur or which Indemnities may become subject to by reason of or arising out of any injury to or death of any person(s), damage to property, or loss of use of property caused by the active or passive negligence or willful acts or omissions of City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, agents, employees, volunteers or representatives.
F. The insurance required to be maintained by Chamber under Paragraph 5 shall ensure Chamber’s obligation under Paragraph 8, but the limits of such insurance shall not limit the liability of Chamber hereunder. The provisions of Paragraph 4 shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this agreement.
7. INSURANCE:
A. Chamber shall, at its expense, procure and maintain for the duration of the Agreement, insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the services set forth in this Agreement by Chamber or its agents, representatives, or employees acting within the scope of their agency, employment or representation. Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best’s rating no less than A:VII.
B. Minimum Scope and Limits of Insurance:
1) Minimum Scope of Insurance. Coverage shall be at least as broad as the latest version of:
• General Liability: Insurance Services Office General Liability Coverage (form CG 0001)
• Automobile Liability: Insurance Services Office Business Auto Coverage (form CA 001, code 1 (any auto))
• Workers’ Compensation and Employers’ Liability: Workers’ Compensation insurance as required by the State of California and Employers’ Liability Insurance
2) Minimum Limits of Insurance. Limits no less than:
• General Liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage. If Commercial General
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Liability Insurance or other form with a general aggregate limit is used, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to the activities associated with this Agreement or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit
• Automobile Liability: $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage.
• Workers’ Compensation and Employers’ Liability: Workers’ Compensation limits as required by the Labor Code of the State of California. Employers’ Liability limits of $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury or disease. $1,000,000 per claim.
C. Other Provisions:
1) All Policies:
• Each insurance policy required by Paragraph 5 shall be endorsed and state that the coverage shall not be suspended, voided, cancelled by the insurer or either Party to this Agreement, reduced in coverage or in limits, except after thirty (30) days prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to City.
• Any failure to comply with the reporting or other provisions of the policies, including breaches of warranties, shall not affect coverage provided to City, its officers, officials, employees or volunteers.
• Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by City.
2) General Liability and Automobile Liability Insurance:
• City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers shall be covered as additional insured’s for liability arising out of the services provided by Chamber as set forth in this Agreement; premises owned, occupied or used by
Chamber; or automobiles owned, leased, hired or borrowed by Chamber. The coverage shall contain no special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to City, its officers, officials or employees.
• Chamber insurance shall be primary insurance with respect to City, its officers, employees and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by City, its officers, employees or volunteers shall apply in excess of, and not contribute with, Chamber’s insurance.
• Chamber’s insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom a claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of insurer’s liability.
3) Workers’ Compensation Insurance:
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• Unless the City Manager otherwise agrees in writing, the insurer shall agree to waive all rights of subrogation against City, its officers, officials, employees and agents for losses arising from the services performed by Chamber as set forth in this Agreement.
4) Certificates of Insurance:
• Chamber agrees to deposit with City, at or before the effective date of this Agreement, certificates of insurance sufficient to satisfy City that the insurance provisions of Paragraph 5 of this Agreement have been complied with. The City attorney may require that Chamber furnish City with copies of original endorsements effecting coverage as required by Paragraph 5 of this Agreement. The certificates or endorsements must be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. City reserves the right to inspect complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies at any time.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have accepted, made and executed this Agreement upon the terms, conditions and provisions on the date written below.
Dated: _____________________
LA VERNE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
By ___________________________________
___________________________________
Incoming Chair of the Board of Directors
CITY OF LA VERNE
By ___________________________________
Tim Hepburn
Mayor
By ___________________________________
Debra Fritz
Deputy City Clerk
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT
LA VERNE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE and
CITY OF LA VERNE
THIS AGREEMENT, made by and between the CITY OF LA VERNE, a municipal corporation (hereinafter City) and LA VERNE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, a non-profit corporation (hereinafter Chamber) agree as follows:
WHEREAS, the City is desirous of promoting the existing and potential commercial and industrial businesses and the desirability of disseminating information to said existing and potential commercial and industrial businesses; and
WHEREAS, the City benefits from a successful and vibrant commercial district which the Chamber provides for through a variety of programs, support services, and promotion throughout the year; and
WHEREAS, the Government Code authorizes the expenditures of monies accruing to the General Fund for such activities; and
WHEREAS, the Chamber is organized for and equipped to carry on the promotion of existing and potential commercial and industrial businesses and to publicize and assist these businesses to their best advantages; NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and covenants and promises, hereinafter set forth, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. TERMS
The term of this Agreement shall be from July 1, 20254 thru June 30, 20265.
For reporting purposes, The first “Quarter” will be from July 1st to September 30th.
2. PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
The Chamber will undertake the following programs in implementation of the above promotional activities on behalf of the business community of the City:
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT -$15,000
The Chamber will employ administrative staffing to fully support the Chamber’s functions, including those programs listed in this agreement.
Additionally, the Chamber shall agree to continue to explore the use of the University of La Verne faculty and students to support activities such as marketing and social media engagement. Further, the Chamber will continue to pursue coordinating efforts with the Old Town La Verne Business Improvement Association non-profit to utilize shared staff to support both groups in order to support economic development priorities in La Verne.
WEB SITE LINK -$500
The Chamber will maintain a web site with links to the City and all other appropriate organizations. The Chamber’s web site has been upgraded to include opportunities for links with members and including the ability for members to place video ads on their member page. The Chamber will work with the University of La Verne marketing group to establish a website to further promote “Shop La Verne by January 1, 2026. The Shop La Verne website shall also highlight Foothill Blvd (Route 66 and the upcoming 100- year anniversary in 2026. explore updates to the website to incorporate non- Chamber members while giving priority/more visibility to Chamber members. The Chamber will work with the City to incorporate a web-based map on their website which may substitute for future Chamber of Commerce hard copy map requirement.
SHOP LA VERNE PROGRAM -$7,000
The Chamber will develop strategies and marketing ideas that further enhance the local business economy and will work with local businesses to develop campaigns and events to encourage shopping locally. • The Chamber will manage a Shop La Verne street banner program (Spring 20265). The City will cover the labor cost of installing and replacing up to 2040 banners at a time, once during the period of this contract. The City will install the new banners within 30 days of receiving the banners from the Chamber. The Chamber shall deliver the banners to the City prior to April 30, 2026 and will be responsible for ordering and paying for the banners, coordinating the install date with the City, and providing the banners to be installed to the City. Any costs associated with replacing damaged banners or brackets will be the responsibility of the Chamber. Any emergency replacement of banners
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outside of the agreed upon scheduled install dates will require reimbursement to the City from the Chamber for the staff time. As an alternate to this program, the Chamber may also distribute promotional material (i.e. reusable tote bags) at the Concerts in the Park series during the summer ($3,000).
• The Chamber will continue to highlight Shop La Verne at the 4th of July parade. The Chamber will participate in the parade with an entry that advertises the Shop La Verne program ($500).
• The Chamber will hold its other sponsored events such as The Taste of La Verne and Excellence in La Verne Business of the Year Awards during 2025 ($3,000). A Special Event Permit shall be obtained at no charge for the Taste of La Verne event. The Excellence in La Verne Business of the Year Award recipients will be honored at the Chamber’s Holiday Luncheon ($500). In addition, the Chamber will promote events that are sponsored by the Old Town La Verne Business Association such as the Wine Walk and the Beer Walk events.
BUSINESS LICENSE LISTS -$500
A list of new business licenses will be provided to the Chamber on a monthly basis. A complete list of business licenses will be provided 2 times a year, by the end of the months of February and August. The Chamber will provide these new businesses with a “Welcome Package” containing information from both City and the Chamber no later than January 1, 2026.
CHAMBER/CITY STAFF BUSINESS VISITATIONS
At a time convenient to both the City and the Chamber, a representative from each will conduct visitations to certain businesses within the City of La Verne. The businesses will be selected from the top-tier sales tax generators and other influential or unique businesses within the community with a goal of visiting a business every quarter. The object of these visitations will be to promote La Verne as a strong business community as well as an excellent place to do business and to enhance goodwill between the City, the Chamber and business owners. The Chamber also agrees to provide assistance in the implementation of the continuing Economic Development Positioning Strategy; a retail marketing effort to attract and retain business.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEEGENERAL PLAN ELEMENT -
$3,000
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Economic Development Element of the City’s General Plan. While the goal is for enhanced economic development City-wide, emphasis will be placed on opportunities near the Metro A Line station and along the Foothill Boulevard (Route 66) commercial corridor. The Chamber, through either an internal Economic Development workgroup, working in partnership with the University of La Verne, or other agreeable manner, will conduct surveys of its business members, provide input on pending legislation, and provide recommendations to the City related to enhanced economic development programs, policies, or needs of the business community through its current quarterly reports.
The Chamber will participate by reviewing and providing feedback to the City with the upcoming Economic Development element of the City’s General Plan update later this year. This will include assistance with addressing goals, implementing policies, contributing to a possible future committee, and assisting the City with pursuing economic opportunities.
EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
The Chamber will implement programs that encourage meaningful business/education relationships with public and private schools.
TEACHER OF THE YEAR PROGRAM
The Chamber will continue the La Verne Schools Teacher of the Year Program for the term 2024-2025 and provide a public venue for the presentation of the awards. The final selection of the Teacher of the Year shall be made by the individual school sites through the criteria set forth by each individual school in the City of La Verne.
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The Chamber will continue to solicit donations from members to fund the Scholarship Program for the term 2024-2025. The Scholarship Program encourages students to pursue higher education following high school. It is open to graduating seniors whose primary residence is La Verne, CA who will be attending a vocational/technical school, a Community College or four-year college or university.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT
The Chamber will share important issues and activities with the community via their electronic media. The Chamber will promote corporate social responsibility and volunteerism to create a thriving community and provide
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enriching and relevant experiences for all citizens.
COMMUNITY YARD SALE & SPRING CLEAN-UP -$500
The La Verne Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Waste Management, conjunction with the City of La Verne and Bonita Unified School District will facilitate a “Spring Clean Up Day” the Community Yard Sale in the spring of 20265. The community will be invited to bring items that they wish to get rid of. This will include soft goods, appliances, e- waste, etc. A formal description and proposed implementation of the project will be presented to the City prior to December 31, 2025. These events serve all 3 entities and are open to the public to be a vendor or to attend. The Chamber will be required to obtain a no-charge Special Event Permit for the event, following all conditions listed on the permit. The Chamber will be responsible for providing access to restroom facilities for the event. This program is intended to assist the City in meeting AB 939 waste-diversion goals by helping people repurpose items that might otherwise have been discarded. The Chamber will report an approximate of tonnage diverted.
STATE OF THE CITY - $1,000
If the Chamber and the Rotary Club of La Verne (hereinafter Rotary) mutually agree to it, the Chamber will assume responsibilities of sponsoring and coordinating the annual State of the City address in La Verne. This event is ( traditionally held in early 2026 on a date selected in coordination with the City Manager’s officeJanuary but after a City Council’s Strategic Planning session). Other organizations can still be part of the event (University of La Verne, Rotary, Bonita Unified, etc.) as the Chamber deems appropriate. The Mayor (or Mayor Pro Tem in his or her absence) will provide a presentation of the accomplishments of the previous calendar year and the goals for the coming year. The Chamber shall publicize this event and explore the option to live stream and/or record the event.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS - $1,000 The Chamber will be responsible for coordinating and conducting informational workshops for La Verne businesses on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and how it might impact them. The Chamber shall provide the City with a proposal for the program by December 31, 20254 which the City will fund through the monies the City collects on all City Business Licenses.
PUBLIC SAFTEY OUTREACH - $500
The Chamber will provide workshops for the La Verne business community with coordination with the La Verne Police and Fire Departments on the following topics:
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• Business Assistance for Crime Reduction (BACR)
• Fire Prevention/ Wildfire Defensible Space
• Safety in the Workplace
• Disaster Preparedness
CITY UPDATES
The Chamber will provide the City Council with Quarterly Activity/Financial Updates, approximately two weeks after the end of each fiscal quarter beginning in October 20254 (subsequent reports will be filed the following January, April, and July). The City will submit the agreed upon quarterly payment by the end of the same month provided that the Chamber reports are submitted on-time and are to the satisfaction of the City. The reports will be on Chamber activities and related financial breakdown of events that occurred in the prior 3 months. Quarterly Financial updates must include approved quarterly financials, bank statement reconciliation for prior completed quarter, and any deficiencies in comparison to adopted budget.
CITY MEMBERSHIP
The City will receive a free corporate membership and free access/space for all business/community events sponsored by the Chamber. The City will be allowed to participate at Chamber events and meetings with Council Members and/or City Staff. In addition, the Chamber will be billed at actual costs for any City services at special events with no deposit required.
CITY UPDATES TO THE CHAMBER BOARD
City Staff and the City Council liaison(s), when available, will make an effort to attend two board meetings during the period (September and February) of this agreement to provide the Board an update of City efforts and issues as they relate to the Chamber of Commerce.
CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES FORUM -$1,000
The Chamber will coordinate and host a City Council Candidates Forum in election years not less than 21 days prior to the election date. The Chamber of Commerce as an organization shall not publicly endorse any local (City) candidate in any election.
LOVE LA VERNE DAY
The Chamber will coordinate a “Love La Verne Day” for volunteers to assist with identified projects throughout the community to help those in need or to address needed improvements. The City will assist in identifying potential projects and will help to promote the event.
NONPROFIT NETWORK/LOVE LA VERNE DAY
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assist them with projects that can involve the community helping to address those project needs. A Love La Verne Day will be held each year for the purpose of partnering community residents with various nonprofit projects.
The City will assist in identifying potential projects. In addition, the Chamber will establish a nonprofit network bringing representatives of the area nonprofits together to meet, discuss projects, hear speakers on best practices, and promote their respective events and fundraisers. The Chamber will help with promoting the area nonprofit events and fundraisers.
OTHER CHAMBER ACTIVITY
The Chamber is dedicated to assisting local companies grow their business by taking the lead in programs and efforts that help create a strong local economy and make our community a great place to do business.
The Chamber generates business activity for the community. The Chamber initiates business-to-business commerce and opportunities for networking and connecting local professionals.
Through the Chamber’s website and newsletters, they update our members on various news and issues that are happening within our community, the state, and the nation.
The Chamber hosts professional development events that help owners and employees learn or improve upon skills that are essential to running a business.
Reducing costs is a concern for every business. The Chamber offers substantial discounts on everyday products and services to members. The Chamber provides exposure for our local businesses and encourages the community to shop local.
Opportunities include:
• Member Referrals
• Online/Print Directories
• eNewsletters
• Ribbon Cuttings
• Relocation & Visitor Information
The Chamber’s Legislative Committee works to advance the functions of local, state, and federal government by advocating issues associated with
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Education; Energy; Environment & Infrastructure; Labor; Transportation; Health Care; Housing & Land Use, Government and Regulations toward better public safety and a more robust economic base and climate for businesses and private enterprise.
The Chamber’s Workforce Development Committee supports excellence in education and promotes meaningful business/education relationships with public and private schools. The committee oversees the member funded scholarship program, Career & Resource fairs at local schools and internship programs.
3. CONSIDERATION
The City shall pay a total of $40,00045,000 to Chamberthe Chamber in four equal quarterly payments of $10,00011,250 . Payments to the Chamber shall be contingent upon timely receipt and City approval of Quarterly Activity/Financial Updates and be made by the end of the months of October 20254(Q1), January 20265(Q2), April 20265(Q3), and July 20265(Q4) . If an identified program in this agreement is not completed or is in the process of being completed, the City reserves the right to withhold funding each quarter based on the dollar amount associated with each program.
4. CONDITIONS
In light of this Agreement’s 12-month term, the following conditions will apply:
A. The Chamber will complete, at its own timing within the period of this agreement and to be shared with the City, the results of a members survey which asks members what they want to see from the Chamber
B. By June 30th of each year the Chamber will provide the City with an approved copy of its coming year’s annual budget outlining revenues, expenditures and projected proceeds from events.
C. By October of every odd numbered year, the Chamber will provide the City with a copy of its approved financial policy summary, outlining procedures associated with check and balances, cash handling, expenditure authorization procedures and board oversight practice criteria.
D. By August 30th of each year the Chamber will provide the City with an approved copy of its previous year’s comparable financial statement, to satisfactionthe satisfaction of the City. The City reserves the right to require a third partythird-party financial review, should it be determined necessary.
5. LOAN COMMITMENT
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The City’s loan commitment in the short-term loan agreement between Chamber and City (Agreement No. 12-03) attached hereto, marked Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein by this reference, is extended through June 30, 2025, except that total available loan amount available shall not exceed $10,000 (a reduction from the original $15,000 available).
56. CITY INCENTIVE/SUBSIDY FOR NEW BUSINESS RECRUITMENT Growth of the Chamber of Commerce is beneficial to the City, especially when it results in actual new business, which in-turn can generate new sales tax, employment, economic stability and/or other revenues such as property tax, CFD, etc. Program is hereby continued within this Agreement which provides a subsidy to such new businesses. Following are the requirements of this new business development subsidy program:
A. The City to reimburse 50% of the cost of the Chamber membership for any eligible new business (within their first year of business) that joins the Chamber (this also applies to a new owner of an existing business)
B. Subsidy is available up until 90 days after the first day of joining.
C. Subsidy will be paid to the Chamber of Commerce, upon demonstration that business meets criteria and has paid the initial 50% cost of membership.
D. Subsidy fund for this Agreement will be $2,0003,000; any subsequent increases to the initial fund will be at the discretion of the City Manager and subject to finding that all other provisions of this Agreement have been met.
E. Subsidy is not available for home-based businesses.
F. Subsidy is not available for renewals of existing or past memberships (except if it is for a new owner of an existing business).
G. Subsidy is not available for businesses having an address outside La Verne City limits.
67. INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS:
A. Chamber represents that it possesses the necessary qualifications to perform the services and duties set forth in this Agreement.
B. Chamber is an independent contractor and shall have no authority to bind City or to create or incur any obligation on behalf of, or liability against, City, whether by contract or otherwise, unless such authority is expressly conferred under this Agreement or is otherwise expressly conferred in writing by City. Chamber, its employees, agents and subcontractors are not employees of City.
C. Chamber shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless, City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, agents and employees (collectively
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“Indemnities”) from and against any and all liabilities, losses, claims, demands, actions, causes of action, proceedings, suits, damages, judgments, costs and expenses of litigation, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, which Indemnities may suffer or incur or which Indemnities may become subject to by reason of or arising out of any injury to or death of any person(s), damage to property, or loss of use of property, allegedly caused by the negligent or willful acts or omissions of Chamber, its agents, officers, directors or employees, acting within the scope of their employment or affiliation with Chamber while performing the services set forth in this Agreement.
D. In the event that any action or proceeding is brought against Indemnities by reason of any of the matters against which Chamber has agreed to indemnify Indemnities, Chamber, upon notice from City, shall agree to defend Indemnities at Chamber’s expense by competent legal counsel. City agrees to notify Chamber within five (5) days of its receipt of service of legal process by a third party in a lawsuit naming City as a defendant and claiming injury to or death of any person(s), damage to property or loss of use of property, allegedly caused by the negligent or willful acts or omissions of Chamber, its agents, officers, directors or employees, acting within the scope of their employment or affiliation with Chamber while performing the services set forth in this Agreement.
E. Chamber’s indemnification under this Agreement does not extend to liabilities, losses, claims, demands, actions, causes of action, proceedings, suits, damages, judgments, costs and expenses of litigation, including attorney’s fees, which Indemnities may suffer or incur or which Indemnities may become subject to by reason of or arising out of any injury to or death of any person(s), damage to property, or loss of use of property caused by the active or passive negligence or willful acts or omissions of City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, agents, employees, volunteers or representatives.
F. The insurance required to be maintained by Chamber under Paragraph 5 shall ensure Chamber’s obligation under Paragraph 8, but the limits of such insurance shall not limit the liability of Chamber hereunder. The provisions of Paragraph 4 shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this agreement.
78. INSURANCE:
A. Chamber shall, at its expense, procure and maintain for the duration of the Agreement, insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the services set forth in this Agreement by Chamber or
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its agents, representatives, or employees acting within the scope of their agency, employment or representation. Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best’s rating no less than A:VII.
B. Minimum Scope and Limits of Insurance:
1) Minimum Scope of Insurance. Coverage shall be at least as broad as the latest version of:
• General Liability: Insurance Services Office General Liability Coverage (form CG 0001)
• Automobile Liability: Insurance Services Office Business Auto Coverage (form CA 001, code 1 (any auto))
• Workers’ Compensation and Employers’ Liability: Workers’ Compensation insurance as required by the State of California and Employers’ Liability Insurance
2) Minimum Limits of Insurance. Limits no less than:
• General Liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage. If Commercial General Liability Insurance or other form with a general aggregate limit is used, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to the activities associated with this Agreement or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit
• Automobile Liability: $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage.
• Workers’ Compensation and Employers’ Liability: Workers’ Compensation limits as required by the Labor Code of the State of California. Employers’ Liability limits of $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury or disease. $1,000,000 per claim.
C. Other Provisions:
1) All Policies:
• Each insurance policy required by Paragraph 5 shall be endorsed and state that the coverage shall not be suspended, voided, cancelled by the insurer or either Party to this Agreement, reduced in coverage or in limits, except after thirty (30) days prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to City.
• Any failure to comply with the reporting or other provisions of the policies, including breaches of warranties, shall not affect coverage provided to City, its officers, officials, employees or volunteers.
• Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by City.
2) General Liability and Automobile Liability Insurance:
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• City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers shall be covered as additional insured’s for liability arising out of the services provided by Chamber as set forth in this Agreement; premises owned, occupied or used by
Chamber; or automobiles owned, leased, hired or borrowed by Chamber. The coverage shall contain no special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to City, its officers, officials or employees.
• Chamber insurance shall be primary insurance with respect to City, its officers, employees and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by City, its officers, employees or volunteers shall apply in excess of, and not contribute with, Chamber’s insurance.
• Chamber’s insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom a claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of insurer’s liability.
3) Workers’ Compensation Insurance:
• Unless the City Manager otherwise agrees in writing, the insurer shall agree to waive all rights of subrogation against City, its officers, officials, employees and agents for losses arising from the services performed by Chamber as set forth in this Agreement.
4) Certificates of Insurance:
• Chamber agrees to deposit with City, at or before the effective date of this Agreement, certificates of insurance sufficient to satisfy City that the insurance provisions of Paragraph 5 of this Agreement have been complied with. The City attorney may require that Chamber furnish City with copies of original endorsements effecting coverage as required by Paragraph 5 of this Agreement. The certificates or endorsements must be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. City reserves the right to inspect complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies at any time.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have accepted, made and executed this Agreement upon the terms, conditions and provisions on the date written below.
Dated: _____________________
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Incoming Chair of the Board of Directors
CITY OF LA VERNE
By ___________________________________
Tim Hepburn
Mayor
By ___________________________________
Debra Fritz
Deputy City Clerk
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DATE: June 16, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Christy Lopez, Finance Director
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET.
SUMMARY
The City held budget study sessions on May 5, 2025, and June 2, 2025, detailing the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-26 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program. While the initial proposed budget was in a deficit, through City Council direction, Departmental reductions, deferral of some projects and staff augmentations, and use of one-time funding including excess investment earnings, the proposed budget is presented in a manner that is balanced, recognizing that the City needs to implement further operational reductions to become structurally balanced with ongoing revenues equal to or exceeding ongoing expenditures. Taken together, these adjustments have resulted in an operationally balanced budget with total appropriations of $99,223,658 across all funds. Adoption of the attached Resolution will formally approve the Fiscal Year 2025–26 budget.
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council adopt a resolution titled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE 2025-26 FISCAL YEAR," approving the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Operating Budget and appropriating $99,223,658 to cover expenditures across all funds.
DISCUSSION
The total proposed appropriations for Fiscal Year 2025-26 are $99,223,658, covering all City and Fiduciary funds. Public services for residents and visitors will largely remain at current levels. However, staff is placing greater focus on ensuring that ongoing expenditures align with ongoing revenues. With expenditures continuing to rise while revenues remain flat or only slightly increase, the City will closely monitor spending and pursue more efficient service delivery models based on long-term revenue projections.
The proposed budget allocates $4.67 million for Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) and $536,000 for Capital Outlay expenses. Of the CIP budget, over $3.98 million will fund transportation-related projects, including street improvements on White Avenue and Towne Center (from Bonita to Foothill), new bus stop concrete pads, and annual pavement maintenance. Other capital projects include:
• $495,000 for facility improvements
• $150,000 for water, sewer system and storm drain upgrades • $3,981,500 for streets and mobility improvements
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Fiduciary activities, funded by the Los Angeles High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (LA HIDTA) and the Los Angeles Interagency Metropolitan Police Apprehension Crime Task Force (L.A.
IMPACT), account for over $10.32 million.
General Fund expenditures are projected at $49,951,566, an increase of 0.53% or $263,318 from the estimated FY 2024-25 year-end. Departments absorbed a 5.88% increase in personnel costs by reducing non-personnel spending by 5.48%. Personnel expenses are increasing by 5.25% due to merit-based salary increases, as well as an increase in the Unfunded Accrued Liability (UAL), which rises from $730,000 to $1.59 million for the General Fund portion.
General Fund revenues are estimated at $49.88 million, a 4.21% increase over FY 2024-25 year-end projections. While property tax revenues are expected to rise by about 3%, other revenues show declines. Community Development anticipates a 38% drop ($349,000) in planning and permit fees compared to the FY 2024-25 year-end projections. The largest revenue decrease is in transfers, which total $9.79 million, $598,000 less than the prior year which is mainly due to the one-time transfer of $500,000 related to the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
Despite the slight increase in revenues, they are insufficient to fully cover projected expenditures, resulting in a $1.08 million deficit. To balance the budget, the City will use $1.06 million in surplus interest earnings from the 115 Pension Stabilization Trust and Other Post- Employment Benefits (OPEB) investment accounts. These accounts are expected to maintain the anticipated return based on actuarial assumptions, and only surplus earnings will be used.
Additionally, $71,250 in reserves will offset personnel costs for a firefighter currently on military leave. Although not ideal, this use of reserves keeps the City's reserve level at 26.2% of estimated expenditures, within the guidelines of the City's Fund Balance Policy.
During the June 2 study session, Department Directors presented their respective budget sections for City Council discussion. Departments identified possible reductions in two tiers: Tier 1 included immediate cuts they can implement, while Tier 2 included potential reductions that would require further Council direction. Direction from Council was received during that meeting and departments received directions to review their expenditures again to find areas to cut, defer, or shift. Over the last several years, the City's budget process has been modernized to include more staff participation and greater understanding of Departmental budgetary needs and means. This modernization includes understanding and utilizing various non-General Fund sources for eligible and intended uses while preserving General Fund sources. This includes better utilization of Community Development Block Grant funds, Assembly Bill 2766 clean air funds, as well as the various Los Angeles County voter measures for roads, storm water, and park improvements. Additionally, staff reviewed internal processes to better utilize funds such as the City's vehicle replacement fund and determined that funding could be reduced due to best practices employed, thereby allowing redirection of General Funds to other uses that were identified for reductions.
The City Manager and City Council will continue evaluating departmental programs and services throughout the year, including operational costs, unexpected expenses, and overtime.
To help reduce firefighter overtime, Council approved a pilot program to hire three non- paramedic firefighter positions. These positions will be used to fill temporary staffing needs
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without incurring overtime. In addition the City will continue to monitor revenue trends and explore additional funding sources to adjust the budget as needed. Overall, one of the largest increased to expenditures is from the City's requirement to fund its Unfunded Actuarial Liability (UAL). The UAL represents the difference between the estimated value of future pension benefits promised to employees and the assets currently held in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) fund to pay for those benefits. The UAL increased from $11,000 one year ago, to $767,000 in the current Fiscal Year, to a projected $1,750,000 million for Fiscal Year 25-26. These increases are not sustainable for the City and do not have any revenue source other than General Fund dollars. As such, the City will continue to review operations, adjust its expenditures, and seek to increase its revenues through greater economic development and service efficiencies in order to achieve a sustainable and structurally balanced budget going forward.
The Fiscal Year 2025-26 Proposed Budget can be viewed on the City of La Verne website at www.cityoflaverne.org
FISCAL ANALYSIS
Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Proposed Budget will appropriate $99,223,658 in expenditures within the various City and Fiduciary funds.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
Not applicable
LEGAL REVIEW
This report was reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Budget Adoption 2025-26 Resolution 2025-06-10
Report Prepared By:
Elizabeth Luo, Sr. Management Analyst
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RESOLUTION NO. 25-XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE 2025-26 FISCAL YEAR
WHEREAS, the City Manager submitted a proposed budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, on May 5, 2025, and June 2, 2025, the City Council held study sessions to receive community input on the proposed budget and made revisions thereto; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has conducted a thorough review of the proposed budget and intends to approve and adopt the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget for the City.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Verne as follows:
Section 1. The revised figures prepared and submitted for the 2025-26 budget are hereby approved and appropriated. Any necessary transfers between accounts and funds are hereby authorized, approved, and appropriated.
Section 2. The approved budgets for capital outlay, capital improvement projects, and grants shall remain authorized until these projects and/or grant obligations are completed. Any unexpended authorized appropriation for each project is automatically carried over from fiscal year to fiscal year until the funds for the individual capital project, outlay, or grant are expended or canceled by the City Manager.
Section 3. At the end of Fiscal Year 2024-25, certain purchase orders exist as outstanding encumbrances representing contractual obligations of previously budgeted funds. Additionally, certain amounts included in the Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget related to one-time allocations for specific projects and services remain unspent. Outstanding encumbrances and unspent one-time allocations may be carried forward to Fiscal Year 2025-26 upon review by the Finance Director and approval of the City Manager.
Section 4. The City Manager is authorized to make budget adjustments and transfers within departmental budgets without further approval from the City Council, provided that any such adjustments exceeding the overall appropriations within this resolution require a report at the next regular meeting.
Section 5. The City Manager is authorized to apply for and accept grant funding opportunities that align with the City's goals, provided that any matching funds or commitments are within the approved budget.
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Budget Adoption 2025-26 Resolution 2
Section 6. The budget proposed by the City Manager for the fiscal year commencing on July 1, 2025, as revised by the City Council, with proposed City expenditures totaling $99,223,658, is hereby approved, adopted, and appropriated.
Section 7. 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 16th day of June, 2025. ________________________________
Mayor Tim Hepburn
ATTEST:
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Debra Fritz, Deputy City Clerk
CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) SS
CITY OF LA VERNE )
I, Debra Fritz, Deputy City Clerk of the City of La Verne, Do HEREBY CERTIFY that 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 16th day of June, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED:
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Debra Fritz, Deputy City Clerk
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City of La Verne,City Council
Agenda Report
DATE: June 16, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Nicole Houston, Senior Management Analyst
SUBJECT: CITYWIDE TREE MAINTENANCE AND ARBORIST SERVICES AWARD OF CONTRACT.
SUMMARY
The City initiated a Request for Proposals (RFP) process to select a qualified contractor for annual, comprehensive tree maintenance and arborist services. This includes routine trimming, removals, planting, and emergency response for City-maintained trees. After evaluating written proposals and conducting interviews, West Coast Arborists is being recommended for award.
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement, and any amendments related hereto, with West Coast Arborists, Inc., for a term of five (5) years commencing July 1, 2025, at prices proposed, in an amount not to exceed $450,000 annually, for citywide tree maintenance and arborist services.
DISCUSSION
The City of La Verne has long recognized the importance of maintaining a safe, healthy, and resilient urban forest through proactive tree care and maintenance. Since 2002, the City has contracted with West Coast Arborists, Inc. (WCA), to provide comprehensive tree maintenance services for over 10,000 public trees located throughout parks, parkways, and City-owned properties.
Recognizing the need to ensure both quality of service and fiscal responsibility, the City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) on February 24, 2025, for a new five-year contract. Prior to this, staff sought City Council approval, authorizing annual agreements for various Public Works services, including citywide tree maintenance. The RFP was made available through PlanetBids, allowing for a competitive and transparent selection process. The scope of work included routine trimming, emergency response, removals, stump grinding, planting, inventory management, and ongoing assessments related to tree health and public safety. The contract is scheduled to commence July 1, 2025.
On March 14, 2025, a total of nine (9) proposals were submitted in response to the City’s Request for Proposals (RFP) for tree maintenance and arborist services. City staff conducted a thorough evaluation of these proposals based on the criteria outlined in the RFP, including completeness, qualifications, project understanding, and cost competitiveness. Four (4) firms were invited to participate in interviews held on March 27, 2025, where a selection committee
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comprising the Public Works Deputy Director, Public Works Maintenance Manager, and Fire Department Community Risk Reduction Specialist.
The evaluation process followed a consistent scoring rubric that was aligned with the evaluation criteria outlined in the RFP. Each firm was evaluated in the following six weighted categories:
Table 1: Evaluation Criteria and Weights
Evaluation Criteria Weight
Firm Qualifications and Experience 15%
Project Understanding and Execution 20%
Safety, Risk Management, and Environmental Compliance 20% Communication and Customer Service 15%
Implementation Plan 10%
Cost Proposal (reviewed post-interview) 20%
The total score for each proposer was calculated by averaging the panelists' individual scores in these categories and applying the appropriate weights. Cost proposals were reviewed separately after the interview process to ensure that the focus was on qualifications and suitability for the contract during the interviews.
The City considered cost as a critical factor in the selection process. The proposal costs were evaluated based on the overall competitiveness and value of services rendered. The table below summarizes the cost evaluation scores submitted by each panelist, the average score, and the final weighted score out of a possible 20 points:
Table 2: Cost Proposal Evaluation Scores
Proposer Panelist
1 Panelist
2 Panelist
3 Average
Score
Final Weighted Score (out
of 20)
Great Scott Tree
Service
4 4 4 4 16
Mariposa Tree
Management
3 3 4 3.3 13
United Pacific Services 2 2 1 1.7 7
West Coast Arborists,
Inc.
5 5 5 5 20
WCA was ranked highest as it was determined to be the most qualified and responsive proposer based on experience, execution plan, safety practices, customer service, and