La Verne City Council
August 4, 2025

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PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
As the certified arborist and botanical specialist for LSA’s Riverside office, Dr. Spencer is primarily responsible for arborist reports, rare plant surveys, floristic inventories, vegetation mapping, and vernal pool assessments and mapping. Additional responsibilities include wetland delineations, biological resources assessments, habitat suitability assessments, and focused sensitive insect, fairy shrimp, reptile, bird, and mammal species surveys.

General biological resources assessments have included biological/wetland evaluations at macrocell communication sites throughout Southern California and Southern Nevada; writing of the Biological portion of the Existing Settings report for the Riverside County General Plan; and habitat assessments, surveys, and technical reports for Riverside County’s Community Environmental and Transportation Acceptability Program and Mid County Parkway Project. Dr. Spencer has conducted focused plant and animal surveys for over 100 projects throughout Southern California. Animal survey species have included Palm Springs round- tailed ground squirrel, California gnatcatcher, least Bell’s vireo, burrowing owl, Coachella Valley fringe -toed lizard, desert tortoise, Delhi sands flower- loving fly, Quino checker spot butterfly, Crotch bumble bee, tiger beetles, and sensitive fairy shrimp species.

Prior to his employment with LSA, Dr. Spencer assisted the United States Geological Survey as a consultant in botanical studies in N orthern Arizona.

While at the Claremont Graduate University, Dr. Spencer studied vernal pool ecosystems, flora of the western Mojave Desert, and the plant genus Navarretia.

PROJECT EXPERIENCE
City of La Verne, Brethren Hillcrest Homes Master Plan Update La Verne, California
Dr. Spencer provided an arborist report and reviewed mitigation measures for protected trees on the project site.

City of Fontana, Fontana Garden Senior Housing Complex
Fontana, California
Dr. Spencer conducted habitat assessments and a general biological study for this housing project.

City of Fontana, Mango Villas
Fontana, California
Dr. Spencer conducted habitat assessments, a general biological study, and a tree inventory for compliance with the City of Fontana’s tree ordinance.

Town of Apple Valley, Apple Valley Residential
San Bernardino County, California
Dr. Spencer assisted with an inventory of over 800 Joshua trees, Mohave yuccas, and chollas on this 249- acre residential development site for compliance with California’s Desert Native Plants Act.

EXPERTISE
• Sensitive Species Habitat
Suitability Assessments
• Sensitive Species Focused
Surveys
• Biological Resources
Assessments
• Tree Inventories and
Assessments
• Botanical Inventories
• Vegetation Mapping
• Wetland Delineations

EDUCATION
Ph.D., Botany, Claremont
Graduate University,
Claremont, California, 1997
B.S., Botany (Cum Laude),
Brigham Young University,
Provo, Utah, 1991

PROFESSIONAL

EXPERIENCE
Associate/Senior Biologist/
Botanist, LSA, Riverside,
California, 1999–Present
Research Associate, University
of Maryland, Smithsonian
Institution, 1996–1998
Research Associate, Rancho
Santa Ana Botanic Garden,
1991–1996

PROFESSIONAL

CERTIFICATIONS/

REGISTRATIONS
International Society of
Arboriculture, Certified
Arborist, No. WE-9358A

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A Natural High, Inc., Rancho Esqui Lago Estates
San Diego, California
Dr. Spencer conducted a focused Quino checkerspot butterfly survey for this residential development project.

Woodcrest Homes, Inc., Stonecrest
San Diego County (Ramona Area), California
Dr. Spencer conducted focused Quino checkerspot butterfly surveys for this residential development project.

City of Upland, Upland Hills Country Club Residential Project Upland, California
Dr. Spencer conducted an arborist study for this residential project, including identification, mapping, measuring, and assessing the health of 359 ornamental trees on an active golf course.

City of Fontana, Fire Station No. 73
Fontana, California
As a certified arborist, Dr. Spencer conducted a health assessment on a protected tree to assess suitability for transplanting.

Tehachapi Renewable Transmission Project
Los Angeles and Kern Counties, California
Dr. Spencer was the principal botanist for the focused plant surveys for the biological surveys and construction monitoring for this Southern California Edison 80 -linear mile (three segments) 500 -kilovolt transmission line project. He also assisted with surveys for desert tortoise and American badger, and with construction monitoring.

Caltrans, I-710 Corridor
Los Angeles County, California
Dr. Spencer conducted habitat assessments and surveys for rare plant species and assisted with a wetland delineation along I-710.

Caltrans District 7, On-Call Environmental Services
Los Angeles County, California
Dr. Spencer conducted a focused survey for sensitive tiger beetle species within coastal habitat at the SR-103/SR-1 interchange.

SCE On-Call Services
Kern, Los Angeles, Tulare, San Bernardino, and Riverside Counties, California Dr. Spencer conducted habitat assessments, focused sensitive species surveys, pre- construction surveys, and construction monitoring at deteriorated pole replacement sites.

Jurupa Ranch Industrial Use Project
Fontana, California
Dr. Spencer assisted with a tree inventory and assessment on this 40-acre development site for compliance with the City of Fontana’s tree ordinance. Assessments were conducted for 397 trees.

City of Fontana, Lake Creek Industrial Boyle West Warehouse Project and the Lake Creek Industrial Boyle East Warehouse
Fontana, California
Dr. Spencer conducted an inventory of 97 trees and arborist evaluation of 21 Heritage Trees for compliance with the City of Fontana’s tree ordinance.

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Ms. Tibbet has been practicing architectural history in S outhern California since 1997, first as part of her responsibilities as a city planner and later (2005) as a full-time architectural historian. She meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards as a Historian and Architectural Historian and has extensive experience with field recording/survey work; historic research; oral interviews; and preparation of historic context statements, significance evaluations, DPR 523 forms, and cultural resources reports in compliance with CEQA and NEPA regulations, Caltrans requirements for CEQA and NEPA, and USACE requirements for NEPA . She has also written cultural resources ordinances. Ms. Tibbet has worked as the on -call preservation consultant for various cities and has surveyed and evaluated thousands of built environment resources including water conveyance systems, railroad lines, roadways, fairgrounds, and buildings in rural and urban settings and has authored or contributed to hundreds of cultural resources reports. As a city planner, s he was responsible for completion of Community Development Block Grant environmental reviews in compliance with HUD, NEPA, and Section 106 requirements.

Ms. Tibbet’s 13 years of experience as a city planner for the City of Riverside also included processing of development applications and code amendments per CEQA regulations; EIR and EIS reviews; preparation of specific plans and the Housing Element; and participation in numerous planning- related special projects committees involving a wide variety of stakeholders. She also has considerable public counter experience.

PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Catholic Archdiocese, Damien High School Master Plan Mitigated Negative Declaration
La Verne, Los Angeles County, California
LSA prepared an Initial Study in support of an MND to update the Damien High School Master Plan. LSA also prepared supporting technical studies in the fields of air quality and greenhouse gas emissions, cultural resources, noise and vibration, and traffic as part of the project. The school was previously evaluated as historically significant; therefore, Ms. Tibbet reviewed the preliminary conceptual site plan and building designs and completed an Impacts Assessment using the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties (Rehabilitation).

National Community Renaissance, La Sierra (Affordable Housing) Apartments
Riverside, Riverside County, California
Ms. Tibbet conducted the archival research and intensive- level field surveys and evaluated several historic-period properties in compliance with CEQA for this proposed affordable housing development. One building was evaluated as significant under the City ’s preservation ordinance as a good example of Mid-Century Modern architecture as applied to a commercial property.

EXPERTISE
• Project Management
• Historic Preservation Planning
• Field Survey/Recording
• Historic Research
• CEQA/NEPA Evaluations and
Compliance
• Caltrans Compliance
• USACE Compliance
• Findings of Effect
• National Register Nominations
• Historic Preservation
Certification Part 1 and 2 Tax
Credit Applications
• City Planning

EDUCATION
M.A., History (Historic
Preservation), University of
California, Riverside, 2005
B.A., Political Science,
University of California,
Riverside, 1987

PROFESSIONAL

EXPERIENCE
Associate and Cultural
Resources Group Leader, LSA,
Riverside, California, 2005–
Present
Historian/Architectural
Historian, CRM TECH,
Riverside, California, 2003–
2005
Associate Planner, City of
Riverside, Riverside,
California, 1990–2003

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LND Management, Inc., Historic Resources Assessment, Huntley Drive Properties West Hollywood, Los Angeles County, California
Ms. Tibbet was the Project Manager for the historic resources assessment of three multifamily properties, each developed with two one-story buildings. The assessment included archival research, field surveys, significance evaluations using the California Register of Historical Resources and local criteria, and preparation of DPR 523 forms and the historic resources assessment report. The report was completed in compliance with CEQA.

Integrity Housing, The Commons Commercial Historic Restoration & Residential Project Riverside, Riverside County, California
LSA prepared a cultural resources assessment for the proposed adaptive reuse of a historically significant gas station building as a restaurant, construction of a new building, parking, and outdoor dining areas on the gas station property, and development of the adjacent vacant area with two five -story multifamily buildings and related parking. The project area is within the Downtown Specific Plan and is adjacent to the locally designated Heritage Square Historic District. Ms. Tibbet completed an Impacts Assessment for the adaptive re use project using the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties and assessed potential impacts to the historic district from the proposed new construction.

City of Fontana, Transwestern Boyle Avenue Buildings
Fontana, San Bernardino County, California
Ms. Tibbet completed archival research, an intensive- level field survey, and documentation and evaluation of two historic-period buildings in the project area. The project was completed in compliance with CEQA as part of the City’s environmental review process.

City of Whittier, Residential Historic Resources Surveys Whittier, Los Angeles County, California
In partnership with Chattel Architecture, Planning, and Preservation, Inc., LSA completed two intensive -level surveys of 1,540 historic- period residential properties in Whittier. The team photographed the properties, prepared descriptions for the properties, and conducted property- specific research on intact properties that appeared to be significant. Each of the surveyed properties was documented and evaluated under the provisions of Section 106, CEQA, and the City of Whittier Historic Resources Ordinance. California Historical Resources status codes were assigned to each property according to level of significance. In addition, the team updated the City’s historic contex t statement. A survey report was prepared that included project methodology and results, regulatory information, a historic context, evaluation criteria, recommendations, tables, and DPR forms.

City of Redlands Safety Hall and Courthouse Demolition
Redlands, San Bernardino County, California
Under contract to the City of Redlands, LSA prepared an IS/MND and technical studies for the demolition of the on-site Safety Hall and Courthouse buildings located at 212 and 216 Brookside Avenue , respectively, and General Plan and Zoning amendments to facilitate future development. As part of this process, Ms. Tibbet co - authored the cultural resources assessment and evaluated the property for historical significance using the California Register of Historical Resources and local criteria.

Various, Documentation Process
Arcadia, Los Angeles County, California
Ms. Tibbet is responsible for supervising the field surveys and property -specific research for documentation of properties in Arcadia that are proposed for demolition. These projects are sponsored by private clients, but documentation is required by the City for compliance with CEQA. As part of this process, LSA reviews the 2016 Citywide Historic Resources Survey and prepares DPR Primary Records, Building, Structure, and Object Records, and Location Maps, as well as a cover memorandum for each property proposed for demolition. When appropriate, LSA also makes recommendations.

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PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Mr. Brugger is a Senior Air Quality and Health Risk Specialist at LSA with over 32 years of experience conducting air quality, climate change, and health risk studies for CEQA and NEPA as well as environmental compliance with California and federal air quality regulations. He has provided expert testimony at public hearings in addition to providing third-party review of environmental documents in support of local governments and environmental attorneys. His direct experience with all industry -standard environmental models ensures a thorough analysis using the best analysis methodology.

Mr. Brugger is extremely proficient conducting air pollutant emissions inventories, air pollutant dispersion modeling, health risk assessments, conformity/consistency analyses, and global climate change analyses for high profile and highly contentious projects. He is experienced with numerous air quality emissions inventory and air pollutant dispersion models (e.g., AERMOD, AERSCREEN, HARP2, CalEEMod, EMFAC, CT-EMFAC, CAL-CET). He contributes energy efficiency, sustainability, and global climate change impact analysis expertise to development of the Energy and Sustainability environmental sections of documentation for residential, commercial, and industrial development projects a s well as roadway improvement projects.

Mr. Brugger has conducted many quantitative he alth risk assessments of project emissions of toxic air contaminants and the health risks to nearby residents and other sensitive receptors.

PROJECT EXPERIENCE
WRT, LLC, Folsom State Recreation Area Project
Folsom, California
Mr. Brugger conducted air quality modeling of emissions from construction operations, including equipment, fugitive dust, and architectural coatings, and long-term operations, including a health risk assessment and a CO hot -spot analysis. He also incorporated all the modeling results in an air quality impact study that discussed existing conditions, applicable regulations, project impacts, cumulative impacts, and mitigation measures.

BPI Brea LLC, Brea Plaza Mixed-Use Project
Brea, California
Mr. Brugger served as Project Manager for this project, overseeing the preparation of air quality and noise technical reports. Mr. Brugger prepared the air quality/GHG technical study and an energy impact study for the project, which includes the development of a building for residential and retail uses in Brea. The analysis included CalEEMod modeling of construction and operational emissions of criteria pollutants and GHGs. Mr. Brugger also conducted a localized significance threshold analysis.

Shea Homes, Alton/Murphy Condos Project
Irvine, California
Mr. Brugger conducted air quality modeling of emissions from construction operations, including equipment, fugitive dust, and architectural coatings, and long-term operations, including a health risk assessment and a CO hot -spot analysis. He also incorporated all the modeling results in an air quality impact

EXPERTISE
• Air Quality, GHG, and Energy
Analyses, Human Health Risk
Assessment
• Air Dispersion Modeling
• Noise Modeling
• Regulatory Analysis

EDUCATION
B.S., Mechanical Engineering,
University of Wisconsin,
Madison, 1983

PROFESSIONAL

EXPERIENCE
Senior Air Quality and Health
Risk Specialist, LSA, Irvine,
California, 2003–Present
Air Quality and Health Risk
Specialist, TRC Companies,
Inc., Southern California,
1992–2003
Senior Software Engineer,
BDM International, Inc.,
Southern California, 1985–
1992
Missile Systems Analyst and
Systems Expert, Fleet Analysis
Center, Department of the
Navy, Southern California,
1983–1985

SPECIALIZED

TRAINING
Air Dispersion Modeling
Workshop and AERMOD
Course, Lakes Environmental,
2016, 2007

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study that discussed existing conditions, applicable regulations, project impacts, cumulative impacts, and mitigation measures.

City of Rolling Hills Estates, Peninsula Village Program Rolling Hills Estates, California
Mr. Brugger conducted air quality modeling of emissions from construction operations, including equipment, fugitive dust, and architectural coatings, and long-term operations, including a health risk assessment and a CO hot-spot analysis. He also incorporated all the modeling results in an air quality impact study that discussed existing conditions, applicable regulations, project impacts, cumulative impacts, and mitigation measures.

Rancho Las Flores Group, Inc., Rancho Las Flores Project Hesperia, California
Mr. Brugger conducted air quality modeling of emissions from construction operations, including equipment, fugitive dust, and architectural coatings, and long-term operations, including a health risk assessment and a CO hot-spot analysis. He also incorporated all the modeling results in an air quality impact study that discussed existing conditions, applicable regulations, project impacts, cumulative impacts, and mitigation measures.

Tri Pointe Homes, Countryside Residential Project
Menifee, California
Mr. Brugger conducted air quality modeling of emissions from construction operations, including equipment, fugitive dust, and architectural coatings, and long-term operations, including a health risk assessment and a CO hot-spot analysis. He also incorporated all the modeling results in an air quality impact study that discussed existing conditions, applicable regulations, project impacts, cumulative impacts, and mitigation measures.

Koleman Real Estate Companies, LLC, Kilroy Residential Project Irvine, California
Mr. Brugger conducted air quality modeling of emissions from construction operations, including equipment, fugitive dust, and architectural coatings, and long-term operations, including a health risk assessment and a CO hot-spot analysis. He also incorporated all the modeling results in an air quality impact study that discussed existing conditions, applicable regulations, project impacts, cumulative impacts, and mitigation measures.

Laing Homes, La Habra Homes Project
La Habra, California
Mr. Brugger conducted air quality modeling of emissions from construction operations, including equipment, fugitive dust, and architectural coatings, and long-term operations, including a health risk assessment and a CO hot-spot analysis. He also incorporated all the modeling results in an air quality impact study that discussed existing conditions, applicable regulations, project impacts, cumulative impacts, and mitigation measures.

The Madison Collection, Madison Courtyard Apartments Project Pasadena, California
Mr. Brugger served as Project Manager for this project, overseeing the preparation of air quality and noise technical reports. Mr. Brugger prepared the air quality/GHG technical study for the project, which includes the development of an apartment building in Pasadena. The analysis included CalEEMod modeling of construction and operational emissions of criteria pollutants and GHGs. Mr. Brugger also conducted a localized significance threshold analysis.

USA Multifamily Development, Lancaster 3 Residential Project Lancaster, California
Mr. Brugger prepared an air quality/GHG technical study for the Lancaster 3 Residential Project, a residential community that included 264 new apartment homes in Lancaster. The analysis included CalEEMod modeling of construction and operational emissions of criteria pollutants and GHGs. Mr. Brugger also conducted a localized significance threshold analysis.

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PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Mr. Lui is a n Associate/Senior Noise Specialist at LSA with over 20 years of experience in environmental studies, specializing in noise and vibration analysis. He is responsible for preparing noise and vibration studies in accordance with procedures specified by State and local guidelines, as well as protocols for a variety of commercial, residential, industrial, and transportation projects. He is proficient in the use of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Highway Traffic Noise Prediction Model (FHWA RD-77- 108), Traffic Noise Model (TNM) 2.5 , MicroStation, and GIS. He is also responsible for conducting noise level measurements using a variety of Larson Davis sound level meters.

PROJECT EXPERIENCE
City of La Verne, Brethren Hillcrest Homes Master Plan Update Project La Verne, California
Mr. Lui prepared a Noise and Vibration Impact Analysis memorandum for the Brethren Hillcrest Homes Master Plan Update. The project would update the Brethren Hillcrest Homes (Hillcrest) Master Plan. Hillcrest consists of 229 residential homes and apartments, 48 assisted living units, 24 dementia beds, and 74 skilled nursing facility beds. The project includes development of 14 additional attached and detached single -family homes with common area landscaping on 1.7 acres . Each dwelling unit will be one story with two bedrooms, two baths, and a two-car garage built around a central courtyard.

City of La Verne, Brandywine Homes Project
La Verne, California
Mr. Lui prepar ed the Noise and Vibration Impact Analysis memorandum for the development of 50 attached, interlocking townhomes on 2.258 acres at 3717 Fruit Street and eight detached single-family affordable housing units on

0.702 acre at 1874, 1876, and 1878 Walnut Street. For the Fruit Street site, one single-family residential dwelling unit would be demolished.

City of La Verne, Damien High School Master Plan Update Project La Verne, California
Mr. Lui prepared a Noise and Vibration Impact Analysis report for the Damien High School Master Plan Update. The Master Plan Update would demolish the existing 5,972 -square-foot cafeteria facility, construct four new buildings totaling approximately 73,100 square feet of building space, and make several alterations to select hardscaped areas and parking lots (a net increase of 67,128 s quare feet). The development was based on the need to fulfill a current demand for additional academic space and student services, as the high school is not projecting an increase in students or faculty throughout the life of the Master Plan.

Montclair Senior Living Project
Montclair, California
Mr. Lui prepar ed the noise section in the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) for the Montclair Senior Living Project in Montclair. The project would construct an 84,000-square-foot, 140 -unit senior/assisted/memory care facility . The project included the demolition of 30,000 square feet of existing medical office space and the subsequent phased development of two three -story buildings. The project was unanimously approved and the IS/MND was adopted by the City in June 2019.

EXPERTISE
• Noise and Vibration Analysis

EDUCATION
M.S., Environmental Studies,
California State University,
Fullerton, 2014
B.A., Environmental Analysis
and Design, University of
California, Irvine, 2002

PROFESSIONAL

EXPERIENCE
Associate/Senior Noise
Specialist, LSA, Irvine,
California, September 2002–
Present

PROFESSIONAL

CERTIFICATIONS/

REGISTRATIONS
Environmental Management
Certification, University of
California, Irvine
Federal Highway
Administration Traffic Noise
Model 2.5, Bowlby &
Associates, Inc., Franklin,
Tennessee

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Trammel Crow Residential, Alexan Montclair Project
Montclair, California
Mr. Lui prepared the Noise and Vibration Impact Analysis report for the Alexan Montclair Project in Montclair.

The project would construct 211 residential units on a 6.27-acre site and provide street access for the new development. The new lots would range in size from 0.57 to 1.91 acres, arranged around the “L”-shaped public street located roughly in the center of the site. The new public street would link to both Arrow Highway and Monte Vista Avenue. In addition, the project would include a 0.24-acre private park.

Trammel Crow Residential, Montclair Station Project
Montclair, California
Mr. Lui prepared the Noise and Vibration Impact Analysis report for the Montclair Station Project. The project would construct a 302-unit residential apartment, which would consist of three- and four-story buildings. There are a total of four different res idential building types and four different leasing/amenity building types with a mix of residential dwelling units ranging from studios to three-bedroom townhomes. The project would provide a total of 531 parking spaces and construct an average 6-foot-high retaining wall along the west project boundary and partially along the southern project boundary. In addition, the project would extend Huntington Drive from the intersection at Claremont Boulevard and construct a new intersection at Monte Vista Avenue/Richton Street to access the project site.

Trammel Crow Residential, Montclair Kendry Expansion Project Montclair, California
Mr. Lui prepared the Noise and Vibration Impact Analysis report for the Montclair Kendry Expansion Project.

The project would construct a four -story 137-unit residential project and would include amenities, a leasing office, and a one-story partially submerged parking garage with 240 parking spaces. Residential dwelling units range from studios to two-bedroom townhomes.

First Industrial, First Elm Logistics Warehouse Project Fontana, California
Mr. Lui prepared a Noise and Vibration Impact Analysis memorandum for the demolition of 2,090 (+/-) square feet of existing on -site residential structures along with gravel and pavement areas and the construction and operation of an approximately 85,219 -square-foot high-cube warehouse on 5.13 acres located at 10407 Elm Avenue in Fontana. The project includes 5,000 square feet of office uses split between the first and second floors.

City of Menifee, River Walk Village Project
Menifee, California
Mr. Lui prepared the Noise and Vibration Impact Analysis memorandum for the development of 198 detached single-family residential units and common areas. The residential units would consist of four two- story floor plans, ranging in size from 1,716 square feet (Plan 1) to 1,864 square feet (Plan 4). Each unit would include a two-car garage and private back yard space. Solar panels will be installed on every residence , and all house electrical panels will be sized to accommodate future electric charging units in the individual private garages (200-amp panels). The individual residence solar power systems will each have a DC rating of 4.10 kilowatts (KW), an AC rating of 2.80 KW, and an AC output current of 11.7 amps. The common area includes a 2,800- square-foot recreational building with a kitchenette and bathroom. Other common areas include a swimming pool and two tot lots on 14.31 gross acres. The recreation building will also be equipped with solar power generation to assist in common area electrical needs. Public electric vehicle charging stations will also be placed near the recreation building.

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Appendix B: Cost Proposal Detail

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10/1/2024; Revised 10/3/2024
$235 $200 $135 $265 $180 $160 $295 $190 $260 $190 $160 $160 $130 $125 $ Task 1 Project Initiation

1.1 Project Kick-off Meeting 4 4 $0 $800

1.2 Project Description 1 8 16 25 $0 $3,995
1 1 2 1 6 00000000000 2 9 $ 0 $ 4 , 7 9 5
Task 2 Technical Studies/Reports

2.1 Literature Search, Habitat Assessment, and Arborist Report 4 62 8 4 78 $50 $12,570

2.2 Architectural History Assessment 2 2 40 3 2 49 $40 $9,300

2.3 Noise and Vibration Assessment 4 3 38 3 3 51 $455 $9,000

2.4 Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas, and Energy Assessment 24 54 1 5 66 $10 $12,000

2.5 Transportation Study/Vehicle Miles Traveled Assessment 10 60 160 20 13 263 $1,010 $56,000 0 22 0 7 54 38 60 160 2 40 62 35 27 0 507 $1,565 $98,870 Task 3 Initial Study

3.1 Administrative Draft Initial Study 12 40 80 2 2 2 2 1 2 8 8 159 $0 $26,100

3.2 Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program 2 4 1 7 $0 $1,070 1 2 4 2 8 4 02222012890 1 6 6 $ 0 $27,170
Task 4 Mitigated Negative Declaration

4.1 IS/MND Public Review Materials 2 8 8 1 4 4 27 $500 $4,830

4.2 Response to Public Comments 60 60 $0 $12,000

4.3 Final IS/MND and Notice of Determination 2 16 16 1 4 39 $500 $6,960 4 8 4 2 4 00000000158 1 2 6 $ 1 , 0 0 0 $23,790
Task 5 Project Management and Meetings

5.1 Project Management 4 30 1 4 1 1 41 $50 $8,855

5.2 Meetings and Public Hearings 32 32 $100 $6,500
4 6 2 010040101000 7 3 $150 $15,355
21 222 124 8 56 40 66 162 3 41 65 44 41 8 901 $2,715 $169,980 $169,980
Transporation Planner
LSA
Task Fee
Task 2 Technical Studies/Reports Subtotal
Task 3 Initial Study Subtotal
Task 5 Project Management and Meetings Subtotal
Principal Transporation
Principal Cultural
Resources
Architectural Historian
Biologist/Arborist
Hourly Rate
Total LSA Hours
Principal-in-Charge
Enviornmental Planner
Principal Air
Quality/Noise
Option A
Lutheran High School Residential
Development (3960 Fruit Street) Project
Task 1 Project Initiation Subtotal
Associate Planner
Air Quality Specialist
Noise Spcialist
Graphics/GIS Technican
Editing/Word Processing
Office Assistant
Expenses
Task 4 Mitigated Negative Declaration Subtotal
Total

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$235 $200 $135 $265 $180 $160 $295 $190 $260 $190 $160 $160 $130 $125 $ Task 1 Project Initiation

1.1 Project Kick-off Meeting 4 4$ 0 $ 8 0 0

1.2 Project Description 1 8 16 25 $0 $3,995
1 1 2 1 6 00000000000 2 9 $ 0 $ 4 , 7 9 5
Task 2 Technical Studies/Reports

2.1 Peer Review Biological Resources Assessment & Arborist Report 48 2 50 $0 $7,940

2.2 Peer Review Architectural History Assessment 28 2 30 $0 $5,580

2.3 Peer Review Noise and Vibration Assessment 20 2 22 $0 $3,460

2.4 Peer Review Air Quality, GHG, & Energy Assessment 25 2 27 $0 $4,760

2.5 Peer Review Transportation Study and VMT Analysis 20 2 22 $0 $4,060 0 0 0 0 25 20 0 20 0 28 48 0 10 0 151 $0 $25,800
Task 3 Initial Study

3.1 Administrative Draft Initial Study 12 40 80 2 2 2 2 2 2 8 8 160 $0 $26,290

3.2 Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program 2 4 1 7 $0 $1,070 1 2 4 2 8 4 02222022890 1 6 7 $ 0 $27,360
Task 4 Mitigated Negative Declaration

4.1 IS/MND Public Review Materials 2 8 8 1 4 4 27 $500 $4,830

4.2 Response to Public Comments 60 60 $0 $12,000

4.3 Final IS/MND and Notice of Determination 2 16 16 1 4 39 $500 $6,960 4 8 4 2 4 00000000158 1 2 6 $ 1 , 0 0 0 $23,790
Task 5 Project Management and Meetings

5.1 Project Management 4 30 1 4 1 1 41 $50 $8,855

5.2 Meetings and Public Hearings 32 32 $100 $6,500
4 6 2 010040101000 7 3 $150 $15,355
21 200 124 1 27 22 6 22 1 30 51 9 24 8 546 $1,150 $97,100 $97,100
Transporation Planner
LSA
Task Fee
Task 2 Technical Studies/Reports Subtotal
Task 3 Initial Study Subtotal
Task 5 Project Management and Meetings Subtotal
Principal Transporation
Principal Cultural
Resources
Architectural Historian
Biologist/Arborist
Hourly Rate
Total LSA Hours
Principal-in-Charge
Enviornmental Planner
Principal Air
Quality/Noise
Option B (Peer Review)
Lutheran High School Residential
Development (3960 Fruit Street) Project
Task 1 Project Initiation Subtotal
Associate Planner
Air Quality Specialist
Noise Spcialist
Graphics/GIS Technican
Editing/Word Processing
Office Assistant
Expenses
Task 4 Mitigated Negative Declaration Subtotal
Total

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EXHIBIT C

FEE SCHEDULE

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$235 $200 $135 $265 $180 $160 $295 $190 $260 $190 $160 $160 $130 $125 $ Task 1 Project Initiation

1.1 Project Kick-off Meeting 4 4 $0 $800

1.2 Project Description 1 8 16 25 $0 $3,995
1 1 2 1 6 00000000000 2 9 $ 0 $ 4 , 7 9 5
Task 2 Technical Studies/Reports

2.1 Literature Search, Habitat Assessment, and Arborist Report 4 62 8 4 78 $50 $12,570

2.2 Architectural History Assessment 2 2 40 3 2 49 $40 $9,300

2.3 Noise and Vibration Assessment 4 3 38 3 3 51 $455 $9,000

2.4 Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas, and Energy Assessment 24 54 1 5 66 $10 $12,000

2.5 Transportation Study/Vehicle Miles Traveled Assessment 10 60 160 20 13 263 $1,010 $56,000 0 22 0 7 54 38 60 160 2 40 62 35 27 0 507 $1,565 $98,870 Task 3 Initial Study

3.1 Administrative Draft Initial Study 12 40 80 2 2 2 2 1 2 8 8 159 $0 $26,100

3.2 Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program 2 4 1 7 $0 $1,070 1 2 4 2 8 4 02222012890 1 6 6 $ 0 $27,170
Task 4 Mitigated Negative Declaration

4.1 IS/MND Public Review Materials 2 8 8 1 4 4 27 $500 $4,830

4.2 Response to Public Comments 60 60 $0 $12,000

4.3 Final IS/MND and Notice of Determination 2 16 16 1 4 39 $500 $6,960 4 8 4 2 4 00000000158 1 2 6 $ 1 , 0 0 0 $23,790
Task 5 Project Management and Meetings

5.1 Project Management 4 30 1 4 1 1 41 $50 $8,855

5.2 Meetings and Public Hearings 32 32 $100 $6,500
4 6 2 010040101000 7 3 $150 $15,355
21 222 124 8 56 40 66 162 3 41 65 44 41 8 901 $2,715 $169,980 $169,980
Transporation Planner
LSA
Task Fee
Task 2 Technical Studies/Reports Subtotal
Task 3 Initial Study Subtotal
Task 5 Project Management and Meetings Subtotal
Principal Transporation
Principal Cultural
Resources
Architectural Historian
Biologist/Arborist
Hourly Rate
Total LSA Hours
Principal-in-Charge
Enviornmental Planner
Principal Air
Quality/Noise
Option A
Lutheran High School Residential
Development (3960 Fruit Street) Project
Task 1 Project Initiation Subtotal
Associate Planner
Air Quality Specialist
Noise Spcialist
Graphics/GIS Technican
Editing/Word Processing
Office Assistant
Expenses
Task 4 Mitigated Negative Declaration Subtotal
Total

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EXHIBIT D

PROJECT SCHEDULE

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LSA’s Project Manager, Dionisios Glentis, will serve as primary author of the IS/MND and be responsible for managing the day -to-day activities associated with the project, including regular coordination with City staff and the Arroyo Land Partners team, contract management, oversight of the LSA project team, schedule coordination, and development of products. Mr. Glentis will provide City staff with regular updates regarding the status of LSA’s work and scheduled deliverables.

Task 5.2: Meetings, Public Workshops, and Public Hearings LSA will attend (via conference call or in-person) up to ten coordination meetings with City staff and the Arroyo Land Partners team, two public workshops, and up to two public hearings of the City (i.e., one Planning Commission hearing and one City Council hearing) to consider approval of the IS/MND and action on the project. If requested, LSA will explain the content, findings, and determinations of the IS/MND and will respond to relevant comments raised during the public workshops and hearings.

Schedule
Under Option A, processing of the IS/MND can be completed approximately 10 months after authorization to proceed, which is assumed to occur by November 1, 2024 to allow time for the contract to be approved by the La Verne City Council via Consent Calendar. The following table provides estimated time frames for Option A for each task outlined in the scope of work.

Option A
SCHEDULE OF TASKS DURATION DATE OF DELIVERY1
Authorization to Proceed 1 day November 1, 2024
Task 1.0: Project Initiation

1.1: Project Kick-Off Meeting 1 day Early November

1.2: Project Description 2 weeks Mid-November
Task 2.0 Option A: Technical Studies1

2.1: Literature Search, Habitat Assessment, and Arborist Report 6 weeks Mid-December

2.2: Architectural History Assessment 6 weeks Mid-December

2.3: Noise and Vibration Assessment 4 weeks2 Mid-December

2.4: Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas, and Energy Assessment 4 weeks2 Mid-December

2.5: Transportation Study/Vehicle Miles Traveled Assessment 12 weeks3 Late January 2025 Task 3.0: Initial Study

3.1: Draft Initial Study 4 weeks4 Late February
City Review 3 weeks Mid-March
LSA Revision 2 weeks Early April
City Review 2 weeks Late April

3.2: Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program5 — Late April Task 4.0: Mitigated Negative Declaration

4.1: IS/MND Public Review Materials 1 week Late April
Start Public Review Period 1 day Late April
End Public Review Period 30 days Late May

4.2: Response to Public Comments 3 weeks Mid-June

4.3: Final IS/MND and Notice of Determination 1 week Late June

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SCHEDULE OF TASKS DURATION DATE OF DELIVERY1
Task 5.0: Project Management and Meetings

5.1: Project Management Ongoing —

5.2: Meetings, Public Workshops, and Public Hearings
Staff Coordination Meetings Up to 10 As needed
Public Workshops 2 days To be determined
Planning Commission Public Hearing 1 day July 2025
City Council Public Hearing 1 day August 2025
TOTAL 10 months
1 Date to first delivery.
2 Requires trip generation data from Task 2.5 and therefore may not commence until trip generation data are compiled. 3 Preparation of the draft Transportation Study will require six weeks from receipt of all data including cumulative project information, approval of the Transportation Scoping Agreement, and collection of traffic counts. It is anticipated that all data including traffic counts and City approval of the Transportation Scoping Agreement would be obtained in six weeks. 4 Four weeks from receipt of all required project materials and City consultation under Senate Bill 18 and Assembly Bill 52. 5 Concurrent with completion of Task 3.1.

Under Option B, processing of the IS/MND can be completed approximately 9 months after authorization to proceed, which is assumed to occur by November 1, 2024 to allow time for the contract to be approved by the La Verne City Council via Consent Calendar. The following table provides estimated time frames for Option B for each task outlined in the scope of work.

Option B
SCHEDULE OF TASKS DURATION DATE OF DELIVERY1
Authorization to Proceed 1 day November 1, 2024
Task 1.0: Project Initiation

1.1: Project Kick-Off Meeting 1 day Early November

1.2: Project Description 2 weeks Mid-November
Task 2.0 Option B: Peer Review of Technical Studies2

2.1: Peer Review Biological Resources Assessment & Arborist Report 4 weeks Early December

2.2: Peer Review Architectural History Assessment 3 weeks Late November

2.3: Peer Review Noise and Vibration Assessment 2 weeks Mid-November

2.4: Peer Review Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas, & Energy Assessment 2 weeks Mid-November

2.5: Peer Review Transportation Study and VMT Analysis 4 weeks Early December Task 3.0: Initial Study

3.1: Draft Initial Study 4 weeks3 Early January 2025
City Review 3 weeks Late January
LSA Revision 2 weeks Mid-February
City Review 2 weeks Early March

3.2: Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program4 — Early March Task 4.0: Mitigated Negative Declaration

4.1: IS/MND Public Review Materials 1 week Mid-March
Start Public Review Period 1 day Mid-March

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City of La Verne,City Council
Agenda Report

DATE: August 4, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: JR Ranells, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A RENEWED AGREEMENT FOR CITY ATTORNEY SERVICES.

SUMMARY
The City contracts with Jones Mayer and specifically engages Kimberly Hall Barlow to provide ongoing City Attorney services. The current agreement was last updated and approved by the City Council in 2023, as part of a broader review of several annual professional service agreements. Upon discussion with representatives from Jones Mayer as well as a recent review, Staff determined an updated agreement would be warranted rather than continue under the previously approved version. The updated agreement reflects current legal standards, service rates, and best practices while maintaining continuity of service.

RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council approve an agreement with Jones Mayer for continued City Attorney services.

DISCUSSION
The City of La Verne has contracted with Jones Mayer for City Attorney services since January 2020. The current legal services agreement, which was last revised and approved by the City Council in 2023, was part of a group of annual agreements that were updated together at that time. However, the Jones Mayer agreement was not included in the last two annual agreement approval processes.

More recently, Staff conducted a review of the legal services agreement and determined that, rather than continuing under the version approved in 2023, it would be beneficial to update to a more current version. Approval of a revised agreement will ensure that the contract is updated and reflects the City’s current legal service needs.

The renewed agreement maintains the existing scope of services while modernizing the contract language and structure. The proposed agreement includes the following key provisions:
• Term: The agreement can be terminated at any time by either party upon thirty days’ written notice
• Scope of Services: General legal counsel, representation in litigation and negotiations, attendance at Council and Planning Commission meetings, and the preparation/review of ordinances, resolutions, and contracts

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Authorization to Execute a Renewed Agreement for City Attorney Services. , Page 2

• Compensation:Monthly retainer of $9,300 (increase of $300 per month from 2023 version)
o Community Development Services Hourly Rate - $243 (increase from $235/hour in 2023)
o Special Services Hourly Rate - $263.50 (increase from $255/hour in 2023) o Deposit Projects Hourly Rate(s) – Special Funds = $325.50/hour (increase from $315/hour in 2023)
o Bond Work = $382.50 (increase from $370/hour in 2023)

Staff conducted a review of surrounding jurisdictions and their respective legal services agreements. Rates proposed by Jones Mayer are well within a reasonable and competitive range compared to these agencies. Neighboring cities (Claremont, Covina, Glendora, Monrovia, and Upland) all have retainer amounts higher than $20,000 per month and Special Services hourly rates higher than $300. The proposed agreement allows for future increases based on Consumer Price Index with a cap of three percent (3%). Ultimately, any rate changes must be approved administratively by the City Manager. All other changes would need separate City Council approval.

The continued engagement of Jones Mayer supports the City’s legal continuity and allows the City to benefit from their deep familiarity with City operations, policies, and priorities.

FISCAL ANALYSIS
The cost of City Attorney services is included in the adopted FY 2025-26 budget. The proposed compensation terms are within the current budgeted allocations. No additional appropriations are necessary at this time.

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
Not applicable.

LEGAL REVIEW
Not applicable.

ATTACHMENTS

1. AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES - La Verne 25.26

2. Annual Agreement Jones Mayer (6_19_23 thru CONT.)

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AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES

THIS AGREEMENT is effective as of the 1st day of July, 2025, by and between the CITY OF LA VERNE, a California municipal corporation, and JONES MAYER, a law firm engaged in the practice of law hereinafter referred to as Law Firm.

The City wishes to engage the services of Law Firm as general counsel on the terms set forth below.

1. Basic Services. Law Firm shall perform such legal services as may be required from time to time by the CITY and its officers. Kimberly Hall Barlow shall serve as City Attorney, and as such shall be responsible for the preparation and review of all CITY ordinances and resolutions, together with such agreements, deeds and other legal documents as requested by the CITY. The City Attorney, the Assistant City Attorney, or with the advance approval of the City Manager, an authorized Deputy City Attorney, shall attend all regular and adjourned regular meetings of the City Council. The City Attorney shall render legal advice and opinions on all matters affecting the CITY to the City Council, City Planning Commission, and other boards and commissions, and to the personnel of the CITY, as directed by the City Council and the City Manager.

Rosemary Koo and Lisa E. Kranitz are designated as Assistant City Attorneys. Ivy Tsai and Cary Reisman are designated as Deputy City Attorneys. They will be assisted by other lawyers in Law Firm as deemed necessary by the City Attorney and City Manager.

2. Special Services. Law Firm shall represent the CITY in civil litigation and shall appear on behalf of the CITY before administrative and regulatory agencies as directed by the City Council or City Manager. Law Firm shall not represent the CITY in any civil litigation in which Law Firm has a conflict of interest.

3. Time of Performance. The services of Law Firm shall be performed expeditiously in light of the purposes of this agreement.

4. Compensation.

(a) The CITY shall pay Law Firm a monthly general services retainer of Nine Thousand Three Hundred Dollars ($9,300.00), in compensation for general services of a continuing nature such as the review of documents, preparation of routine correspondence, resolutions, ordinances and contracts, telephone calls and consultations with staff, attendance at staff meetings (when requested by City Manager), and attendance at regular City Council meetings.

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(b) Community Development Department Services. The CITY shall pay Law Firm for work attributable to the Community Development Department, including attendance at Planning Commission meetings and other Community Development Department work, at the hourly rates of Two Hundred Forty Three Dollars ($243.00) per hour for attorney time. All non-deposit account charges to the Community Development Department shall be fully itemized.

(c) Special Services. For all other services, including but not limited to litigation, labor, and personnel law, the CITY shall pay Law Firm at the hourly rate of Two Hundred Sixty Three and 50/100’s Dollars ($263.50) for attorney time and One Hundred Forty Four and 75/100’s Dollars ($144.75) for paralegals.

(d) Deposit Projects, Bond Work and Special Fund Services. For work on deposit projects and projects chargeable to Proposition A or C Local Return Funds, the Water Fund, Sewer Fund or the Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund, the CITY shall pay Law Firm at the hourly rate of Three Hundred Twenty Five and 50/100’s Dollars ($325.50) for attorney time. For bond work, payable out of bond proceeds, the CITY shall pay Law Firm at the hourly rate of Three Hundred Eighty Two and 50/100s Dollars ($382.50) for attorney time.

(e) Reimbursement. In addition, the CITY shall reimburse Law Firm for such printing and copying expenses, court fees, computer research, messenger and express delivery, and similar costs relating to legal services that are generally chargeable to a client. Law Firm shall submit monthly to the CITY a statement of account for services beyond those covered by the retainer. The CITY shall review Law Firm's monthly statements and pay Law Firm for services rendered and costs incurred, as provided for in this agreement on a monthly basis.

5. Indemnification as an Agency Officer. Attorneys of Law Firm who are engaged in services under this agreement will be deemed officers of the CITY, and the CITY will indemnify and defend them against any third party claims prosecuted against them for actions taken in the course and scope of their official duties.

6. Termination of Agreement and Legal Services. This agreement and legal services to be rendered under it may be terminated at any time upon thirty days' written notice from either party, with or without cause. In the event of such termination, Law Firm shall be paid for all work completed before termination.

7. Renewal/Proposals for Changes in Fees. This agreement is subject to renewal by mutual agreement of both parties. Any modification to this Agreement or

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changes in fee structures or compensation must be proposed in writing by no later than April 15 of each year. Increases based on Consumer Price Index (CPI) changes may be approved administratively by the City Manager.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the CITY and Law Firm have executed this agreement as of the date first written above.

CITY OF LA VERNE

By:

Tim Hepburn, Mayor
ATTEST:

Deputy City Clerk

JONES MAYER

By:

Richard D. Jones

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AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT is made as of the day of 2023 , by and
between the CITY OF LA VERNE, a California municipal rporation, and JONES MAYER, a law firm engaged in the practice of law hereinafter referred to as Law Firm.

The City wishes to engage the services of Law Firm as general counsel on the terms set forth below.

1. Basic Services. Law Firm shall perform such legal services asmay be required from time to time by the CITY and its officers. Kimberly Hall Barlow shall serve as City Attorney, and as such shall be responsible for the preparation and review of all CITY ordinances and resolutions, together with such agreements, deeds and other legal documents asrequestedby the CITY. The City Attorney, the Assistant City Attorney, or with the advanceapproval of the City Manager, an authorized Deputy City Attorney, shall attend all regular and adjourned regular meetings of the City Council. The City Attorney shall render legal advice and opinions on all matters affecting the CITY to the City Council, City Planning Commission, and other boards and commissions, and to the personnel of the CITY, as directed by the City Council and the City Manager. Scott Porter is designated asthe Assistant City Attorney. RosemaryKoo, Lisa E. Kranitz and Cary Reisman are designated as Deputy City Attorneys. They will be assisted by other lawyers in Law Firm asdeemednecessaryby the City Attorney and City Manager.

2. Special Services. Law Firm shall represent the CITY in civil litigation and shall appear on behalf of the CITY before administrative and regulatory agenciesas directed by the City Council or City Manager. Law Firm shall not represent the CITY in any civil litigation in which Law Firm has a conflict of interest.

3. Time of Performance. The services of Law Firm shall be performed expeditiously in light of the purposes of this agreement.

4. Compensation.
a) The CITY shall pay Law Firm a monthly general services retainer of Nine Thousand Dollars ($ 9, 000. 00), in compensation for general services of a continuing nature such as the review of documents, preparation of routine correspondence, resolutions, ordinances and contracts, telephone calls and consultations with staff, attendance at staff meetings ( when requested by City Manager), and attendance at regular City Council meetings.

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b) Community Development Department Services. The CITY shall pay Law Firm for work attributable to the Community Development Department, including attendanceat Planning Commission meetings and other Community Development Department work, at the hourly rates of Two Hundred Thirty Five Dollars ($ 235.00) per hour for attorney time. All non-deposit account chargesto the Community Development Department shall be fully itemized. c) Special Services. For all other services, including but not limited to litigation, labor,andpersonnellaw, theCITY shallpay Law Firm atthehourly rate of Two Hundred Fifty Five Dollars ($ 255.00) for attorney time and One Hundred Forty ($ 140. 00) for paralegals.
d) Deposit Projects, Bond Work and Special Fund Services. For work on deposit projects and projects chargeable to Proposition A or C Local Return Funds, theWaterFund, SewerFundor the Low andModerateIncomeHousing Fund, the CITY shall pay Law Firm at the hourly rate of Three Hundred Fifteen Dollars ($ 315. 00) for attorney time. For bond work, payable out of bond proceeds, the CITY shall pay Law Firm at the hourly rate of Three Hundred Seventy Dollars ($ 370. 00) for attorney time.
e) Reimbursement. In addition, the CITY shall reimburse Law Firm for such printing and copying expenses, court fees, computer research, messenger and expressdelivery, andsimilar costsrelating to legalservicesthat aregenerally chargeable to a client. Law Firm shall submit monthly to the CITY a statement of account for servicesbeyond those covered by the retainer. The CITY shall review Law Firm's monthly statementsand pay Law Firm for services rendered and costs incurred, asprovidedfor in this agreementon amonthlybasis.

5. Indemnification asanAgency Officer. Attorneys of Law Firm who are engaged in services under this agreement will be deemed officers of the CITY, and the CITY will indemnify anddefendthemagainstany third party claimsprosecutedagainst them for actions taken in the course and scope of their official duties.

6. Termination of Agreement and Legal Services. This agreement and legal servicesto berenderedunderit maybeterminatedatanytimeuponthirty days' written notice from either party, with or without cause. In the event of such termination, Law Firm shall be paid for all work completed before termination.

7. Renewal/ Proposals for Changes in Fees. This agreement is subject to renewal by mutual agreement of both parties. Any modification to this Agreement or

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changesin fee structures or compensation must be proposed in writing by no later than April 15, 2024.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the CITY and Law Firm have executed this agreement as of the date first written above.

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City of La Verne,City Council
Agenda Report

DATE: August 4, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Andrea Blockinger, Administrative Analyst
SUBJECT: 2025 LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND GRANT APPLICATION

SUMMARY
The City of La Verne is eligible to apply for a competitive grant through the State Land and Water Conservation Fund. Funding will be used to replace and upgrade the basketball court surfaces and field lighting at Wheeler Avenue Park. A signed resolution from the City Council is required to authorize submission of the grant application.

RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council adopted a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR LAND

AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND WHEELER AVENUE PARK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT."

DISCUSSION
The City of La Verne is submitting a grant application to support field lighting upgrades and basketball court resurfacing at Wheeler Avenue Park. The proposal includes the retrofit of ten existing light poles with LED fixtures, using the park’s current conduit and electrical infrastructure. A photometric analysis conducted by an outside vendor confirms the proposed lighting would meet play standards and improve overall visibility for nighttime field use.

The existing lights, metal halide fixtures of varying age and condition, no longer meet current recreational standards and have been the subject of maintenance issues and user complaints.

The new LED lights are expected to reduce long-term energy and repair costs and have a significantly longer operational life.

Wheeler Avenue Park fields are regularly used by the La Verne Girls Softball Association, baseball teams, AYSO, special needs programs, and adult sports groups. Lighting improvements would allow expanded scheduling flexibility and help accommodate increased field use, particularly as demand for evening access grows and other lit fields remain limited or in use.

The project also includes resurfacing the park’s basketball court, comprising crack repair, power washing, and application of an acrylic surface treatment to restore playability, and replacing the deteriorated play netting, which has developed holes and requires replacement.

For this grant program, award recommendations would be determined in fall or winter 2025, with an official award announcement expected in spring 2026. Project implementation would

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begin in summer 2026 or summer 2027, depending on final award timing and construction scheduling. The grant performance period would conclude in spring 2031. Should the City receive an award, the grant agreement will be presented to the City Council for formal approval prior to project implementation.

FISCAL ANALYSIS
If the grant is awarded, the City will be responsible for providing a 50% local match. This match is anticipated to be funded through either Park Development Impact Fees or Measure A funds.

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
None.

LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney has reviewed and approved this agenda report.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Authorizing Resolution

Coordinated with:

Yvonne Duran, Parks & Recreation Director

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RESOLUTION NO. 25-[XX]

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE,

CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND WHEELER AVENUE PARK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.

WHEREAS, the Congress under Public-Law 88/578 has authorized the establishment of a federal Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant-In-Aid program, providing matching funds to the State of California and its political subdivisions for acquiring lands and developing Facilities for public outdoor recreation purposes; and

WHEREAS, the California Department of Parks and Recreation is responsible for administration of the program in the State, setting up necessary rules and procedures governing APPLICATIONS by local agencies under the program; and

WHEREAS, the City of La Verne certifies by resolution the approval of the APPLICATION and the availability of eligible matching funds prior to the submission of the APPLICATION by the State; and

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Verne as follows:

Section 1. Approves the filing of an APPLICATION for Land and Water Conservation Fund assistance for the proposed Wheeler Avenue Park Improvements Project.

Section 2. Certifies that the City of La Verne has reviewed, understands, and agrees to the General Provisions contained in the CONTRACT shown in the Grant Administration Guide.

Section 3. Agrees to abide by 54 U.S.C. §200305(f)(3) which requires, “No property acquired or developed with assistance under this section shall, without the approval of the National Secretary of the Interior, be converted to other than public outdoor recreation uses. The Secretary shall approve such conversion only if the Secretary finds it to be in accord with the then existing comprehensive statewide outdoor recreation plan and only upon such conditions as the Secretary deems necessary to assure the substitution of other recreation properties of at least equal fair market value and of reasonably equivalent usefulness and location.”
Section 4. Certifies that said agency has MATCHING funds from eligible source(s) and can finance 100 percent of the PROJECT, which upon half may be reimbursed.

Section 5. Agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and guidelines.

Section 6. Appoints the City Manager Ken Domer as agent of the City of La Verne to conduct all negotiations and execute and submit all documents, including but not

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limited to, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, amendments, payment requests, and compliance with all applicable current state and federal laws which may be necessary for the completion of the aforementioned project.

Section 7. 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 4th day of August, 2025.

______________________________________
Mayor Tim Hepburn
ATTEST:

_______________________________
Debra Fritz, CMC Deputy City Clerk

CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 25-[XX] was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of La Verne at a meeting thereof held on the 4th day of August, 2025, by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

____________________________________
Debra Fritz, CMC Deputy City Clerk

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City of La Verne,City Council
Agenda Report

DATE: August 4, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Christy Lopez, Finance Director
SUBJECT: SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT STIPEND FOR EXEMPT EMPLOYEES FOR

SPECIALTY ASSIGNMENTS

SUMMARY
From time to time, the City undertakes complex, high-impact projects that require exempt employees to assume additional responsibilities beyond their routine duties. These assignments often span multiple departments and extend over a prolonged period, such as the current Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software replacement. ERP is a type of business management software that integrates and manages various core business functions into a single, unified system, in this case, the City's financial system. To support employee engagement and recognize the added workload, it is recommended that the City formalize a policy allowing limited, non-pensionable stipends for exempt staff who are temporarily assigned to such projects. The policy will ensure compliance with labor standards while supporting successful project outcomes.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Authorize the City Manager to develop and implement an Administrative Regulation to provide a Special Assignment Stipend for exempt employees assigned to qualifying special projects; and

2. Receive and file this report for informational purposes.

DISCUSSION
Exempt employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) are not entitled to overtime pay and are compensated based on their professional classification and salary level. However, special projects like the ERP implementation demand exceptional contributions of time, leadership, and expertise outside the scope of regular job descriptions. The City’s last full ERP replacement was in 1999, and the current implementation requires cross-functional teams of staff to assist with process mapping, testing, data conversion, and change management.

To recognize these efforts while preserving the exempt classification and abiding by California public employment law, staff researched other municipal practices for achieving the desired outcome of successfully implementing major software transitions and proposed a Special Assignment Stipend structure. The Administrative Regulation, once created, would authorize the City Manager to approve limited stipends, milestone-based payments, or temporary project differentials for exempt staff working on designated special projects. Each stipend would require

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prior written justification, including the project scope, assigned duties, and method of payment and be within the designated capital budget for the project.

The regulation would include the following safeguards:
• Payments shall not be hourly and shall not jeopardize FLSA exempt status. • Compensation is non-pensionable and temporary.
• The City Manager shall retain discretion over eligibility, approval, and payment amount. • Documentation will be maintained through Human Resources and Finance review.

FISCAL ANALYSIS
The current use of the Special Assignment Stipend will be limited to the ERP implementation project. Sufficient funding is available within the ERP project budget in the General Capital Improvement Fund. No new appropriations are required at this time. Future use of the stipend will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to budget availability and project authorization.

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
Not applicable.

LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney has reviewed and approved this report.

ATTACHMENTS
None

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City of La Verne,City Council
Agenda Report

DATE: August 4, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Debra Fritz, Deputy City Clerk
SUBJECT: CONFIRMATION OF WEED ABATEMENT CLEARANCE CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.

SUMMARY
The Los Angeles County Department of Agriculture has prepared a report for City Council consideration for weed clearance costs for appropriate parcels within the City. Pursuant to law, a copy of the 2025-26 Weed Clearance Charges was posted on the City's website.

RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council confirm the list of charges and direct the County Auditor to enter the assessment against the parcels of land on the current assessment roll.

DISCUSSION
On February 3, 2025, the City Council declared the list of properties that have been found by inspections to have noxious or dangerous weeds, rubbish, etc. growing upon or in front of said property. A notice of a protest hearing that was held on February 18, 2025, before the City Council was mailed to each affected property owner to register objection to the abatement of said weeds and charges by the County of Los Angeles. In the same notice, property owners were notified that the cost of clearance charges would be submitted to City Council for confirmation for the incurred costs of removing such weeds, rubbish, etc., on each parcel of land.

FISCAL ANALYSIS
No financial impact. Property owners are charged by Los Angeles County for the incurred costs of weed abatement.

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
Not applicable.

LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney has reviewed and approved this report.

ATTACHMENTS

1. LA County doc

2. LaVern
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Pursuant to State law (Government Code Section 39574), our Weed Abatement Program is required to keep an account of and submit to your City Council for confirmation a Report on the Cost of Weed Abatement. The actual confirmation takes place at a public hearing held during a City Council meeting. The purpose of the hearing is to allow property owners with pending weed abatement charges the opportunity to question or receive an explanation of the charges. We are proposing the following dates for this process.

July 24,2025 Delivery of the Report - Consists of a list of properties upon which Weed Abatement charges will be assessed and the amounts.

July 29,2025 Posting Date - The Report on Cost must be posted outside the Council chambers three (3) working days prior to the hearing (CA Gov. Code Section 39575).

August 4,2025 Gonfirmation of Charges Hearing Date
lf you find these dates to be agreeable with your council and calendar, please sign, date and email this letter back to me as soon as possible.

Any consideration in placing our item early on your agenda would be appreciated. lf you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office.

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CITY OF LA VERNE

WEED ABATEMENT CHARGES
July 3, 2025

KEY MAPBOOK PAGE PARCEL ZONE CITY CODE CHARGES
B 8375 010 001 3 370 53.14
B 8375 026 066 3 370 53.14
B 8375 026 068 3 370 53.14
B 8378 003 013 3 370 53.14
B 8378 003 034 3 370 53.14
B 8378 004 025 3 370 53.14
B 8378 005 005 3 370 53.14
B 8378 007 030 3 370 53.14
B 8378 007 031 3 370 53.14
B 8378 007 032 3 370 53.14
B 8378 008 011 3 370 53.14
B 8378 010 041 3 370 53.14
B 8378 012 033 3 370 53.14
B 8378 013 082 3 370 53.14
B 8378 013 083 3 370 53.14
B 8378 014 004 3 370 53.14
B 8378 014 005 3 370 53.14
B 8378 025 113 3 370 53.14
B 8378 028 006 3 370 53.14
B 8378 029 020 3 370 53.14
B 8381 033 017 3 370 53.14
B 8381 036 023 3 370 53.14
B 8382 006 039 3 370 53.14
B 8382 006 042 3 370 53.14
B 8382 006 043 3 370 53.14
B 8382 006 044 3 370 53.14
B 8382 006 049 3 370 53.14
B 8382 006 050 3 370 53.14
B 8382 006 051 3 370 53.14
B 8382 006 052 3 370 53.14
B 8382 006 053 3 370 53.14
B 8382 006 054 3 370 53.14
B 8382 006 055 3 370 53.14
B 8382 006 061 3 370 53.14
B 8382 006 062 3 370 53.14
B 8382 006 065 3 370 53.14
B 8382 024 170 3 370 53.14
B 8382 024 176 3 370 53.14

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CITY OF LA VERNE

WEED ABATEMENT CHARGES
July 3, 2025
B 8382 025 192 3 370 53.14
B 8391 021 059 3 370 53.14
B 8391 026 040 3 370 53.14
B 8391 026 070 3 370 53.14
B 8664 010 030 3 370 53.14
B 8664 010 031 3 370 53.14
B 8664 010 032 3 370 53.14
B 8664 010 033 3 370 53.14
B 8664 010 034 3 370 53.14
B 8664 010 035 3 370 53.14
B 8664 010 036 3 370 53.14
B 8664 010 037 3 370 53.14
B 8664 010 038 3 370 53.14
B 8664 010 039 3 370 53.14
B 8664 015 030 3 370 53.14
B 8664 017 002 3 370 53.14
B 8665 019 133 3 370 53.14
B 8665 030 045 3 370 53.14
B 8666 005 041 3 370 53.14
B 8666 005 044 3 370 53.14
B 8666 009 032 3 370 53.14
B 8666 051 028 3 370 53.14
B 8666 051 029 3 370 53.14
B 8666 054 038 3 370 53.14
B 8666 059 009 3 370 53.14
B 8666 063 034 3 370 53.14
B 8678 022 012 3 370 53.14
B 8678 023 020 3 370 53.14
B 8678 023 026 3 370 5830.86
B 8678 023 027 3 370 14218.34
B 8678 023 031 3 370 53.14
B 8678 024 019 3 370 53.14
B 8678 024 021 3 370 53.14
B 8678 024 022 3 370 53.14
B 8678 027 029 3 370 53.14
B 8678 027 036 3 370 53.14
B 8678 027 273 3 370 53.14
B 8678 034 051 3 370 53.14
B 8678 066 021 3 370 53.14

City Council Agenda Packet - Aug 4, 2025

CITY OF LA VERNE

WEED ABATEMENT CHARGES
July 3, 2025
B 8678 067 270 3 370 53.14
B 8678 067 271 3 370 53.14
B 8678 072 047 3 370 53.14
B 8678 073 013 3 370 53.14
B 8678 074 020 3 370 53.14
B 8678 074 027 3 370 53.14
TOTAL IMPROVED PARCELS 0 TOTAL CHARGES 0
TOTAL UNIMPROVED PARCELS 2 TOTAL CHARGES 20049.2
TOTAL INSPECTION FEE ONLY PARCELS 81 TOTAL CHARGES 4304.34 TOTAL PARCELS 83 TOTAL CHARGES 24353.54

City Council Agenda Packet - Aug 4, 2025
City of La Verne,City Council
Agenda Report

DATE: August 4, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Joe Vieyra, Deputy Public Works Director
SUBJECT: AUTHORIZATION TO INITIATE PROPOSITION 218 PROCESS FOR WATER AND SEWER RATE ADJUSTMENTS.

SUMMARY
The City of La Verne currently operates water and sewer utility systems through enterprise funds supported by ratepayer revenue. The last rate adjustments occurred in 2018; however, the existing rates are no longer sufficient to cover increasing operating, maintenance, and capital improvement costs. A new rate study has been completed by Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc., and Staff recommends initiating Proposition 218 notification and protest process to adopt updated water and sewer rates that ensure the City can meet financial obligations and maintain system reliability. The proposed resolution also includes procedures for conducting the public hearing and responding to objections under new state guidelines.

RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council:

1. Approve a Resolution initiating proceedings under Proposition 218 by setting a Public Hearing date of November 3, 2025, for proposed adjustments to the City’s water and sewer rates;

2. Authorize the City Clerk, or their designee, to provide notice of the public hearing in accordance with Proposition 218’s requirements; and,

3. Approve a Resolution establishing revised procedures for the conduct of the public hearing and majority protest process, including adoption of an Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies procedure (Assembly Bill 2257) in accordance with Government Code sections 53759.1 and 53759.2.

DISCUSSION
The City’s Water and Sewer utilities are funded by fees received from the ratepayers, also known as Water Enterprise and Sewer Enterprise funds, respectively. All associated expenditures, such as operating and maintenance costs, capital improvements, and reserves, are funded through rate-funded revenues, and not the General Fund.

Best practices for water rate studies for municipal water systems involve third-party, qualified firms assisting the City through a comprehensive approach to ensure rates are fair, sustainable, and reflective of the true cost of providing the service as required by State law. While rates have been regularly evaluated as part of the City’s annual budgeting process to ensure

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projected revenues are sufficient to cover all water and sewer utility-related expenditures, a comprehensive third-party approach had not been utilized by the City before this time. The City’s last rate adjustment and cost of service study, done internally, was approved in 2018; however, the rates put in place at that time and not raised since are not sufficient to balance ongoing operating costs and ensure a stable and effective water system into the future.

On July 1, 2024, the City Council approved Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. (Raftelis) to conduct a Water and Sewer Rate Study, utilizing the existing rate structure, to ensure the City’s plan for critical infrastructure maintenance and funding for capital improvement projects are in alignment. This included making sure the Department met established reserve policies, continued reinvestment into the aging infrastructure to ensure system reliability, inflationary cost increases, preparing for and implementing current and future mandates, and ensuring water quality is met.

The Water and Sewer Ad Hoc Committee was formally established in September 2024 with the directive to evaluate and recommend appropriate rate adjustments with assistance from Raftelis.. The committee consisted of five City of La Verne residents and convened ten times throughout the process.

Committee members were provided with a comprehensive overview of the City’s water and sewer operations, including current and projected operations and maintenance expenses, and capital improvement needs over the next five years. To enhance their understanding, the committee participated in guided tours of the City's water and sewer infrastructure, as well as the facilities of the City’s water wholesaler, Three Valleys Municipal Water District.

On July 30, 2025, the Water and Sewer Ad Hoc Committee met to evaluate and recommend to the City Council a rate adjustment scenario. By a 3–2 vote, the committee selected Scenario 5 for the Water and Sewer rates. This scenario includes a 50 percent rate increase effective January 1, 2026, followed by a 25 percent increase in Fiscal Year 2026–27, a 15 percent increase in Fiscal Year 2027–28, and two additional 10 percent increases in Fiscal Years 2028– 29 and 2029–30. The scenario also assumes a $4 million loan from the Sewer Fund to the Water Fund, which would be repaid over Fiscal Years 2027–28, 2028–29, and 2029–30.

For the Sewer rates, the committee voted unanimously, 5–0, in favor of a 15 percent increase beginning January 1, 2026, with subsequent 15 percent increases each Fiscal Year through Fiscal Year 2029–30.

While the proposed 50% increase on January 1, 2026, is a significant increase in water rates, the historically low rate charged for water to City-served customers placed the City with the lowest water rates in the water basin of eleven total water servers. With the increase, the City goes from 11th to 10th lowest overall.

Water Utility System:

The City owns and maintains a water system and is responsible for ensuring safe and reliable water for potable and fire protection use. These essential services are accomplished through a strategic combination of highly qualified operators and administrative support staff, which includes City departments such as the Public Works Department, City Manager’s Office, City Clerk’s Office, and the Finance Department. Together, the water system’s ten (10) reservoirs,

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eleven (11) booster stations, nine (9) production wells, 132 miles of pipeline, and over 8,000 service connections are properly maintained.

Based on Raftelis’ detailed financial plan analysis, the 2018 rate adjustments are no longer sufficient to balance the operating costs due to:

1. Increased wholesale import and groundwater costs.

2. Aging infrastructure and deferred maintenance.

3. Overall inflationary impacts; and,

4. On-going introduction of new legislation.

Water Enterprise Fund Reserve Policy:

The Water Rates have been constructed with a financial plan that corrects the structural deficit and sufficiently fund operations, capital and reserves. A reserve policy was set based on the types of risk the utility faces.
• Operating Reserves – to cover day-to-day expenses and maintain sufficient funds to cover operating cash flows, periods of reduced water sales, or unforeseen costs. o Target: 90 Days of Operating & Maintenance expenditures • Capital Replacement Reserves – to cover a portion of upcoming annual capital expenditures and mitigate unexpected capital needs.
o Target: 50% of average 5 - year CIP
• Debt Reserve – to cover debt repayments when cash flow to a debt service is insufficient and prevents default.
o Target: 1.25 times total operating expenses

Proposed Water Debt
To maintain effective operations, it is necessary to secure Water utility revenue through a low- interest interdepartmental loan from the Sewer Fund. This approach ensures ongoing expenditures can be sustained until the anticipated rate-generated revenues come into effect.

The Water Fund is scheduled to repay the $4 Million dollar loan to the sewer fund as follows:
• FY 2028 $1,092,025
• FY 2029 $2,282,332
• FY 2030 $1,192,519

The total repayment for the loan with interest is $4,566,876.00, assuming an industry average interest rate of 4.5%.

Water Bill Components:

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Water Rates have two (2) components – 1) fixed charges; and 2) variable volumetric charges.

Fixed charges are a function of meter size and are charged without respect to use. Volumetric charges are calculated based on the amount of water used multiplied by the rate per unit. The unit is measured by a thousand Gallons (Kgal).

Proposed Water Rates:

Current Water Rate structures will remain the same. That is, a fixed charge by meter size, plus a volumetric rate that is generally broken down into the following:
• A single-tiered rate for Single-Family Residential, Multi- Family Residential, Commercial, Irrigation, Institutional, and Agricultural customer class based on consumption.

The tables below illustrates the proposed rate and charge increases recommended by the ad hoc water and sewer committee for the next five (5) years. These adjustments were calculated by forecasting revenue, expenses and reserves to establish an adequate cost-to-debt ratio.

Proposed Water Fixed Charges ($/bi-monthly)

Proposed Water Volumetric Charges ($/Kgal)

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Sewer Utility System:

The City also owns and maintains a Wastewater (also known as Sewer) collections system.

This system consists of 99 miles of City-owned pipelines, approximately 2,294 manholes, and two (2) pump stations. Similar to the Water Utility System, the Sewer Utility System is supported by technical and administrative staff through a rate-supported Sewer Enterprise fund.

Sewer Enterprise Fund Reserve Policy:

The Sewer Rates have been constructed with a financial plan that corrects the structural deficit and sufficiently funds operations, capital and reserves. A reserve policy was set based on the types of risk the utility faces.
• Operating Reserves – to cover day-to-day expenses and maintain sufficient funds to cover operating cash flows, periods of reduced revenue, or unforeseen costs. o Target: 60 days of Operating & Maintenance expenditures • Capital Replacement Reserves – to cover a portion of upcoming annual capital expenditures and mitigate unexpected capital needs.
o Target: 50% of average 5 - year CIP
• Debt Reserve – to cover debt repayments when cash flow to a debt service is insufficient and prevents default.
o Target: 1.25 times of total operating expenses

Sewer Bill Components:

Sewer Rates have two (2) components – 1) fixed charges; and 2) variable volumetric charges.

Fixed charges are a function of customer classification and are charges without respect to use.

The City does not measure wastewater flow, but instead estimates flows based on water use by applying a return-to-sewer factor (RTS) to non-residential water use. Volumetric charges, therefore, are calculated based on the amount of water used multiplied by the rate per unit.

Proposed Sewer Rates:

The current Sewer Rate structures will remain the same. • Single Family Residential: fixed charge;

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• Other Customer Classes: fixed charge plus volumetric rate based on water consumption.

The table below illustrates the proposed rate and charge increases recommended by the ad hoc water and sewer committee for the next five(5) years. These adjustments were calculated by forecasting revenue, expenses and reserves to establish an adequate cost-to-debt ratio.

Proposed Sewer Fixed Charges ($/bi-monthly)

Volumetric Charges ($/Kgal of water)

Proposition 218 Requirements:

Water and sewer rate adjustments are subject to Proposition 218’s public hearing and majority protest procedures. It is recommended that the City Council direct the public notification in compliance with Proposition 218, and set a public hearing date for November 3, 2025.

At the conclusion of that public hearing, the City Clerk will complete the tabulation of all written protests received from record property owners, water customers and sewer customers, including those received during the public hearing. Only one (1) protest will be counted per property parcel in determining the existence of a majority protest, pursuant to California Government Code section 53755(b). The City Clerk will then report the results to the City Council.

If, according to the final tabulation, the written protests submitted against the Water Rate adjustments represent more than 50% of all the parcels in the City receiving water service, a majority protest exists, and the City Council shall not impose the Water Rate increase. If the final tabulation of written protests represents less than 50% of all the parcels in the City receiving water service, the City Council could consider implementing the Water Rate increases effective January 1, 2026, and on July 1 for each year from 2026 through 2029.

If, according to the final tabulation, the written protests submitted against the Sewer Rate adjustments represent more than 50% of all the parcels in the City receiving sewer service, a majority protest exists, and the City Council shall not impose the Sewer Rate increase. If the final tabulation of written protests represents less than 50% of all the parcels in the City receiving sewer service, the City Council could consider implementing the Sewer Rate increases effective January 1, 2026, and on July 1 for each year from 2026 through 2029.

New notices of public hearing will be mailed in accordance with Proposition 218 requirements prior to the scheduled hearing. Any written protests submitted in response to prior Proposition 218 notices, will not be considered at the public hearing scheduled for November 3, 2025.

Majority Protest Procedures:

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Proposition 218 authorizes the City to adopt procedures for the conduct of a public hearing and majority protest proceedings. Such procedures help the public, the City Clerk, and City Council understand how written protests can be submitted and how they will be counted for purposes of determining the existence of a majority protest. A draft set of procedures is attached to the proposed resolution for the Council’s consideration.

If the City receives protests submitted on behalf of a weighted majority of parcels, then the City Council may not adopt the proposed rates. Conversely, the City Council may adopt the rates if a majority protest is not reached. In that case, the City Council still has discretion when considering the proposed rates and may adopt them, in whole or in part, based upon its reasonable judgment.

Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies Procedure:

The California Legislature enacted Assembly Bill 2257 (Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies Procedure), effective January 1, 2025. AB 2257 added sections 53759.1 and 53759.2 to the Government Code and establishes a formal written objection procedure requiring ratepayers to timely raise specific Proposition 218 concerns about proposed water and sewer rate adjustments before filing litigation alleging noncompliance with Proposition 218 (Article XIII D of the California Constitution). Staff recommends that the City Council adopt an exhaustion of administrative remedies procedure to allow an opportunity for the City to address objections during the Proposition 218 public participation process.

The City must comply with all the requirements set forth in Government Code section 53759.1 in order to establish an exhaustion of remedies requirement. Some key provisions require the following:

1. The City must provide at least 45 days after the notice of the Proposition 218 Public Hearing is mailed for persons and entities to submit to the City written objections that allege that the proposed rates do not comply with the substantive requirements of Proposition 218.

2. The mailed notice of the Public Hearing must include a prominently displayed statement that contains the following information:
a. That all written objections must be submitted within the written objection period set by the City and that a failure to timely object in writing bars any right to challenge the proposed rates through a legal proceeding; and,
b. All substantive and procedural requirements for submitting a written objection to the proposed rates.

3. Prior to or during the Public Hearing, the City Council must adopt written responses to timely submitted written objections. The responses must explain the substantive basis for retaining or altering the proposed rates in response to the written objections.

FISCAL ANALYSIS
The anticipated increase in Water and Sewer revenue required to sustain proper utility operations is summarized below:

Projected Water Utility Revenue Adjustment

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Projected Sewer Utility Revenue Adjustment

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
This item is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because CEQA does not apply to the establishment, modification, structuring, restructuring, or approval of water and sewer rates under Public Resources Code section 21080(b)(8). The proposed rates are proposed to meet operating expenses, purchase necessary supplies and equipment, meet financial reserve needs, and fund capital projects necessary to maintain service within the existing service area. Furthermore, it is not a “project” as defined under section 15378(b) of the state CEQA Guidelines. This item is also exempt from CEQA pursuant to section 15061(b)(3) of the Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that the approval of Water and Sewer Utility Rates will not have a significant effect on the environment.

LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney has reviewed this report and has approved the resolutions as to form.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Resolution 25-XX Setting Public Hearing Date and Authorizing Notice

2. Resolution 25-XX Adopting Protest Procedures and Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies

Report Coordinated With:

Kristie Sanchez, Senior Management Analyst
Ryan Ciotti, Utilities Manager
Danny Wu, Director of Public Works

City Council Agenda Packet - Aug 4, 2025
RESOLUTION NO. 25-XX

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DIRECTING STAFF TO INITIATE THE PROPOSITION 218 PROCESS

AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING RELATING TO PROPOSED ADJUSTMENTS

TO THE WATER AND SEWER RATES

WHEREAS, the City of La Verne operates a Water Utility that provides water services to residents and businesses; and

WHEREAS, the City of La Verne operates a Sewer Utility that provides wastewater collection services to residents and businesses; and

WHEREAS, the City's Water and Sewer Utility operational and capital improvement costs have increased substantially since the last rate adjustment in February 2021, and are projected to continue rising significantly; and

WHEREAS, the current water and sewer rates are insufficient to meet ongoing operational and capital needs without compromising service levels; and

WHEREAS, Raftelis Financial Consultants was retained to perform Water and Wastewater Financial Planning Services for the City; and

WHEREAS, Raftelis has prepared a draft Water and Sewer Rate Study evaluating financial needs and recommending adjustments to rates for both Water and Sewer Utility enterprise funds; and

WHEREAS, the City’s appointed the Water and Sewer ad hoc committee] has considered the draft Water and Sewer Rate Study and recommended to the City Council [recommendation] [if they haven’t considered or made recommendation yet, include when they are scheduled to provide recommendations prior to the scheduled public hearing.]

WHEREAS, pursuant to Article XIII D of the California Constitution (Proposition 218), any adjustments to water and sewer rates are subject to a public notification and protest process; and

WHEREAS, the City Council received a presentation on the draft Water and Sewer Rate Study at its regular meeting on May 12, 2025.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Verne as follows:

Section 1. The City Council hereby authorizes and directs City staff to initiate the Proposition 218 majority protest process for the proposed water and sewer rate adjustments.

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Section 2. A Public Hearing on the proposed water and sewer rate adjustments is hereby scheduled for November 3, 2025 at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the City Council Chambers located at La Verne City Hall, 3660 D Street, La Verne, California.

Section 3. The City Clerk, or the City Clerk’s designee, is hereby directed to provide notice of the Public Hearing in accordance with the requirements of Proposition 218 and applicable law.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of August, 2025.

______________________________________
Mayor Tim Hepburn
_______________________________
Debra Fritz, Assistant City Clerk

CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 25-XX was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of La Verne at a meeting thereof held on the 4th day of August, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

____________________________________
Debra Fritz, Assistant City Clerk

City Council Agenda Packet - Aug 4, 2025
RESOLUTION NO. 25-XX

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, STATE OF

CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REVISED PROCEDURES FOR THE CONDUCT OF A

PUBLIC HEARING AND MAJORITY PROTEST PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO PROPOSED INCREASES TO THE CITY’S WATER AND SEWER SERVICE

CHARGES PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XIII D OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION, THE PROPOSITION 218 OMNIBUS IMPLEMENTATION ACT, AND GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 53759.1 AND 53759.2

WHEREAS, Article XIII D of the California Constitution and the Proposition 218 Omnibus Implementation Act (Government Code section 53750, et seq .) impose procedural and substantive requirements for imposing new or increased property-related fees and charges, including the requirement to conduct a public hearing and majority protest proceedings; and

WHEREAS, Government Code sections 53759.1 and 53759.2 authorize local agencies to establish an exhaustion of administrative remedies requirement when implementing new or increased water or sewer service charges under specified conditions; and

WHEREAS, Article XIII D and related state laws outline general requirements for public hearings and majority protest proceedings, they do not provide comprehensive procedural detail. Therefore, it is in the City's interest to adopt clear, supplemental guidelines to support transparency and consistency in the process.

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Verne desires to adopt revised procedures for the conduct of a public hearing and majority protest proceedings, as well as establish an exhaustion of administrative remedies requirement consistent with applicable laws.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Verne as follows:

Section 1. The City Council hereby adopts the “Revised Procedures for the Conduct of a Public Hearing and Majority Protest Proceedings Relating to Proposed Increases to the City’s Water and Sewer Service Charges,” attached here to as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this reference. These procedures shall govern future proceedings pursuant to Article XIII D of the California Constitution, the Proposition 218 Omnibus Implementation Act, and Government Code sections 53759.1 and 53759.2.

Section 2. All previous procedures adopted by the City Council for the conduct of Proposition 218 protest proceedings and related administrative requirements are hereby superseded to the extent they conflict with the procedures adopted herein.

Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.

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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of August, 2025.

______________________________________
Mayor Tim Hepburn
_______________________________
Debra Fritz, Assistant City Clerk

CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 25-XX] was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of La Verne at a meeting thereof held on the 4th day of August, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

____________________________________
Debra Fritz, Assistant City Clerk

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Exhibit A
Proposed Water Rates 50%,25%,15%,10%,10%

B i-Monthly S ervice Charge
Meter S ize Current F Y 2026 F Y 2027 F Y 2028 F Y 2029 F Y 2030 5/8" 36.40 $ 48.53 $ 60.66 $ 69.76 $ 76.73 $ 84.41 $ 3/4" 40.00 $ 48.53 $ 60.66 $ 69.76 $ 76.73 $ 84.41 $ 1" 51.00 $ 72.95 $ 91.19 $ 104.86 $ 115.35 $ 126.88 $ 1 1/2" 65.60 $ 134.00 $ 167.50 $ 192.62 $ 211.89 $ 233.08 $ 2" 106.00 $ 207.26 $ 259.08 $ 297.94 $ 327.73 $ 360.50 $ 3" 400.00 $ 402.62 $ 503.28 $ 578.77 $ 636.65 $ 700.32 $ 4" 509.60 $ 622.41 $ 778.01 $ 894.71 $ 984.18 $ 1,082.60 $ 6" 764.40 $ 1,232.92 $ 1,541.15 $ 1,772.32 $ 1,949.56 $ 2,144.51 $ 8" 1,055.60 $ 1,965.54 $ 2,456.92 $ 2,825.46 $ 3,108.00 $ 3,418.80 $ 10" 1,456.00 $ 2,942.35 $ 3,677.94 $ 4,229.63 $ 4,652.60 $ 5,117.86 $ B i-Mo
nthly A DU Charge
Meter S ize Current F Y 2026 F Y 2027 F Y 2028 F Y 2029 F Y 2030 5/8" 11.20 $ 17.86 $ 22.33 $ 25.67 $ 28.24 $ 31.07 $ 3/4" 11.20 $ 17.86 $ 22.33 $ 25.67 $ 28.24 $ 31.07 $ 1" 11.20 $ 17.86 $ 22.33 $ 25.67 $ 28.24 $ 31.07 $ 1 1/2" 11.20 $ 17.86 $ 22.33 $ 25.67 $ 28.24 $ 31.07 $ 2" 11.20 $ 17.86 $ 22.33 $ 25.67 $ 28.24 $ 31.07 $ 3" 11.20 $ 17.86 $ 22.33 $ 25.67 $ 28.24 $ 31.07 $ 4" 11.20 $ 17.86 $ 22.33 $ 25.67 $ 28.24 $ 31.07 $ 6" 11.20 $ 17.86 $ 22.33 $ 25.67 $ 28.24 $ 31.07 $ 8" 11.20 $ 17.86 $ 22.33 $ 25.67 $ 28.24 $ 31.07 $ 10" 11.20 $ 17.86 $ 22.33 $ 25.67 $ 28.24 $ 31.07 $ B i-Mo
nthly F ire Line Charge
Line S ize Curren t F Y 2026 F Y 2027 F Y 2028 F Y 2029 F Y 2030 5/8" - $ 12.19 $ 15.24 $ 17.53 $ 19.28 $ 21.21 $ 3/4" - $ 12.38 $ 15.47 $ 17.79 $ 19.57 $ 21.53 $ 1" - $ 12.92 $ 16.15 $ 18.57 $ 20.43 $ 22.47 $ 1 1/2" - $ 14.86 $ 18.58 $ 21.36 $ 23.50 $ 25.85 $ 2" 46.60 $ 18.21 $ 22.77 $ 26.18 $ 28.80 $ 31.68 $ 3" 65.30 $ 30.25 $ 37.81 $ 43.48 $ 47.83 $ 52.61 $ 4" 102.60 $ 51.00 $ 63.75 $ 73.32 $ 80.65 $ 88.71 $ 6" 130.66 $ 125.49 $ 156.87 $ 180.40 $ 198.44 $ 218.28 $ 8" 167.70 $ 253.98 $ 317.47 $ 365.09 $ 401.60 $ 441.76 $ 10" 205.10 $ 447.24 $ 559.05 $ 642.91 $ 707.20 $ 777.92 $ $/K gal V olumetric
Rate (A ll Classes)
Cu
stomer Class Current F Y 2026 F Y 2027 F Y 2028 F Y 2029 F Y 2030 A ll Classes
Z 1 3.92 $ 5.67 $ 7.09 $ 8.16 $ 8.97 $ 9.87 $ Z 2 4.02 $ 5.96 $ 7.45 $ 8.57 $ 9.43 $ 10.37 $ Z 3 4.21 $ 6.32 $ 7.90 $ 9.09 $ 10.00 $ 11.00 $ Z 4 4.42 $ 6.33 $ 7.92 $ 9.10 $ 10.01 $ 11.02 $ Z 5 4.53 $ 7.44 $ 9.30 $ 10.69 $ 11.76 $ 12.94 $ Z 6 4.77 $ 7.44 $ 9.30 $ 10.69 $ 11.76 $ 12.94 $ Z P 5.37 $ 7.44 $ 9.30 $ 10.69 $ 11.76 $ 12.94 $ Z L 2.74 $ 7.44 $ 9.30 $ 10.69 $ 11.76 $ 12.94 $

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Proposed Sewer Rates
Proposed Sewer Rates 15%, 15%, 15%,15%,15%

*($/Kgal Volumetric Rate is for nonresidential classes)

B i-Monthly S ervice Charge
Current F Y 2026 F Y 2027 F Y 2028 F Y 2029 F Y 2030

23.43 $ 26.61 $ 30.61 $ 35.21 $ 40.50 $ 46.58 $ $/K gal V olumetric Rate *
Current F Y 2026 F Y 2027 F Y 2028 F Y 2029 F Y 2030

0.20 $ 0.29 $ 0.34 $ 0.40 $ 0.46 $ 0.53 $

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City of La Verne,City Council
Agenda Report

DATE: August 4, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: JR Ranells, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: RESOLUTIONS ADOPTING BUDGETS FOR LA VERNE MOBILE COUNTRY CLUB MOBILE HOME PARK AND VALLEY RANCHO MOBILE HOME PARK.

SUMMARY
Annually, the La Verne Public Financing Authority reviews and approves the operating budgets for the two City-owned mobile home parks. The budgets do not reflect significant changes from previous years and are attached for the La Verne Public Financing Authority’s consideration and adoption.

RECOMMENDATION
That the La Verne Public Financing Authority:

1. Adopt the attached Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE LA VERNE PUBLIC

FINANCING AUTHORITY ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR LA VERNE MOBILE COUNTRY CLUB MOBILE HOME PARK," and

2. Adopt the attached Resolution titled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE LA VERNE PUBLIC

FINANCING AUTHORITY ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR VALLEY RANCHO MOBILE HOME PARK."

DISCUSSION
At the time the LVPFA acquired each of the parks, it was determined there would be an annual review of their budgets. In line with the operating agreement, Haven Management Services prepares the budgets with the assistance of Staff by evaluating each mobile home park’s anticipated needs as well as increases associated with current trends. Additionally, the City Council assigned Mobile Home Park Liaisons Mayor Hepburn and Council Member Crosby have reviewed the draft budgets prior to bringing forth to the full LVPFA for final approval.

This year’s proposed budgets have sufficient revenues generated to support the recommended activities and allow each mobile home park to function independently without subsidy from City sources.

La Verne Mobile Country Club (LVMCC)

A significant amount of the revenue generated from this park are utilized for the bond payment used to purchase the park in 1996. This year will mark the 29th year of the 30-year bond payment ultimately ending in 2026.

City Council Agenda Packet - Aug 4, 2025
Resolutions Adopting Budgets for La Verne Mobile Country Club Mobile Home Park and Valley Rancho Mobile Home Park. , Page 2

Revenues are expected to be relatively flat with an estimated three percent (3%) increase in space rent for March 2026. This past year, a property needs assessment was completed to help identify and prioritize needed repairs/maintenance. Included in this year’s budget, is $25,000 for Clubhouse Corbel/gutters, $3,500 for the Clubhouse water heater, $40,000 to replace electric pedestals, $25,000 for an asphalt overlay in the storage lot, and $100,000 for exterior wall repairs.

As part of the Bond financing utilized to purchase the park, the Homeowners Council reviews the draft budget and provides feedback for consideration. The Homeowner’s Council is supportive of the LVPFA’s approval of the budget as submitted.

Valley Rancho Mobile Home Park

Expenditures for this mobile home park budget is like prior years with funding going toward needed maintenance and repairs of park facilities. It is important to note that the gas and electric utility conversion project that has been ongoing for the past year is near completion.

FISCAL ANALYSIS
The recommended actions are supported independently from their respective space rent revenues and do not impact the City's general fund.

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
Not applicable.

LEGAL REVIEW
This report was reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Reso - LVMCC 25-26 Budget

2. LAV budget 25-26 proposed

3. Reso - Valley Rancho 25-26 Budget

4. VRM budget 25-26 proposed

City Council Agenda Packet - Aug 4, 2025
RESOLUTION NO. JPFA-XX

A RESOLUTION OF THE LA VERNE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY, ADOPTING A 2025–26 BUDGET FOR LA VERNE MOBILE COUNTRY CLUB

MOBILE HOME PARK

WHEREAS, the La Verne Public Financing Authority issued revenue bonds to finance the acquisition of a mobile home park, La Verne Mobile Country Club in July 1996; and

WHEREAS, the La Verne Public Financing Authority and the Park Manager are required to prepare and submit a proposed annual budget for the 2025-2026 bond year; and

WHEREAS, On August 4, 2025, the La Verne Public Financing Authority reviewed and considered its proposed budget for the 2025-26 bond year and provided an opportunity for public comment.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the La Verne Public Financing Authority as follows:

Section 1. That the budget proposed by the Park Manager for the bond year ending August 31, 2026, as revised by the La Verne Public Financing Authority, be and the same, with proposed net park revenues (total revenues less total operating expenses) totaling $657,665 is hereby approved and adopted.

Section 2. The Chairman shall sign and the Secretary 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 4th of August, 2025.

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

____________________________________
Tim Hepburn, Chairman

ATTEST:

________________________________
Debra Fritz, Secretary

City Council Agenda Packet - Aug 4, 2025
La Verne Mobile Country Club
Proposed 25-26 Budget
INCOME
Space Rental Income:

Scheduled Gross Rental Inc
Concessions
Vacancies
Management Housing
Net Delinquencies/Write-off
Total Space Rental Income
Utility Income:

Electric
Gas
Water
Cable
Total Utility Income
Miscellaneous Income:

Late/NSF Fees
Laundry/Vending
Parking/Storage
Miscellaneous
Total Miscellaneous Income
Total Income
EXPENSES:

Payroll Expenses:

Manager/Assistant Manager
Bonus
Payroll Tax Expense
Insurance/Other Benefits
Worker's Comp/ADP Fees
Uniforms
Total Payroll Expense
Utility Expense:

Electric
Gas/Oil
Trash
Water
Sewer
Cable TV
Total Utility Expense
Repairs & Maintenance:

Bldg. Repair/Maintenance
Contingency Reserve
Cleaning/Janitorial
Elec. System Repair/Maint
Equipment Expense
Furnishings/Appliances
Gas System Repair/Maint
Heating/Air Conditioning
Landscaping
Tree Trimming
Locks/Keys
Maintenance Supplies
Pest Control
Pool/Spa/Fountain
Sewer Sys. Repair / Maint
Signage
Proposed (thru 3/25)
2025-2026 2024-2025 2024-2025
Budget Actual Budget
1,451,404 1,406,321 1,400,376 assumes 3% increase based off recent CPI increases (4,200) (2,460) (7,200) rent assistance program; expect more applicants (7,760) - - allowance for (1) vacancy (30,300) (28,368) (30,000)
- 1,003 -
1,409,144 1,376,496 1,363,176
233,900 234,441 214,100 based on prior year 94,270 94,685 102,500 based on prior year 44,550 37,747 42,000 based on prior year 4,675 9,845 4,680 prior year had a lump sum payment 377,395 376,718 363,280
300 375 600
48 49 65
4,800 5,040 5,760
- 15 -
5,148 5,479 6,425
1,791,687 1,758,693 1,732,881
115,212 103,576 107,850 payroll considerations on next tab 3,500 3,300 3,500
12,465 9,008 11,692 10.5% of payroll 11,664 10,216 11,244 assumes 10% increase over prior year 16,026 14,134 15,032 13.5% of payroll 400 394 -
159,267 140,628 149,318
231,000 229,704 253,300 based on prior year 76,200 75,863 128,800 based on prior year, 4/26 includes climate credit 29,580 27,845 27,768 Based on the July Waste Management Invoice 51,650 51,366 46,600 based on prior year 26,148 26,148 26,400 based on prior year 1,584 1,332 2,436 based on prior year 416,162 412,256 485,304
37,025 12,095 10,800 includes corbel/gutter project, clubhouse water heater replacement and allowance for additional repairs (due diligence report) 3,600 - 3,600
18,090 17,824 18,000 assumes a 3% increase 1/26 47,000 31,522 4,020 includes (25) meters and replacement of (7) Zinsco pedestals 2,400 3,855 720
2,400 2,441 3,204
13,450 13,690 21,650 includes (25) meters, gas leak survey and valve replacement 1,800 9,165 1,800 24-25 year included a new HVAC for clubhouse. 30,000 29,139 30,984
17,500 7,676 Additional funds for the trees at the upper clubhouse 300 299 300
2,400 1,704 3,600
9,000 9,294 6,804
14,400 154,223 13,980
10,800 4,836 9,000 includes quarterly hydro jetting 2,550 290 600 includes allowance to repair entrance sign (missing letter)

City Council Agenda Packet - Aug 4, 2025
La Verne Mobile Country Club
Proposed 25-26 Budget
Street Lighting
Street Repairs
Street Sweeping
Vehicles
Walls/Fences/Gates
Water System Repairs/Maint
Mgr/Asst. Mgr Homes
Total Repairs & Maintenance
Insurance, Tax & License:

Insurance
Property Tax
License/Fees/Permits
Total Insurance, Tax & License
Outside Services:

Legal/Collections
Management Fees
Patrol/Alarm
Other Outside Services
Total Outside Services
Advertising & Promotion:

Resident Relations
Total Advertising & Promotion
General & Administrative:

Billing Service
Dues/Subscriptions
Education / Seminars
Office Supplies
Postage/Messenger Service
Service Charges-Bank
Telephone/Answering/Pager
Title Search/Credit Report
Travel/Mileage/Allowance
Total General & Administrative
Total Operating Expenses
Net Operating Income
Proposed (thru 3/25)
2025-2026 2024-2025 2024-2025
Budget Actual Budget
1,800 910 1,560
28,500 43,479 87,000 includes asphalt overlay of RV storage lot, and additional sidewalk replacement 3,000 2,990 2,880
600 592 2,160
102,200 750 52,100 includes allowance for wall repair carried over from 24/25 6,800 2,897 2,400 includes (25) meters 1,200 740 1,920
356,815 350,411 279,082
67,257 62,260 65,373 assumes 5% increase from 6/25 insurance payment ($64,054) 9,354 9,173 7,213 assumes 2% increase 6,163 6,162 7,506
82,774 77,595 80,092
23,400 2,260 8,400 includes $15,000 as requested by the City 62,310 60,666 60,852 assumes 3% per contract 1,800 299 2,100 allowance for camera maintenance/upgrades 1,200 17,931 720 prior year included due diligence survey 88,710 81,156 72,072
3,600 1,376 3,600
3,600 1,376 3,600
4,920 4,718 4,668
925 925 925
450 470 1,680
5,700 4,762 4,200
900 801 600
3,000 1,874 600
9,600 9,455 9,996
600 518 720
600 318 300
26,695 23,841 23,689
1,134,022 1,087,264 1,093,157
657,665 671,430 639,724

City Council Agenda Packet - Aug 4, 2025
RESOLUTION NO. JPFA-XX

A RESOLUTION OF THE LA VERNE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY, ADOPTING A 2025–26 BUDGET FOR VALLEY RANCHO MOBILE HOME PARK

WHEREAS, the La Verne Public Financing Authority acquired Valley Rancho Mobile Home Park in April, 2000; and

WHEREAS, the La Verne Public Financing Authority and the Park Manager are required to prepare and submit a proposed annual budget for 2025-2026; and

WHEREAS, On August 4, 2025, the La Verne Public Financing Authority reviewed and considered its proposed budget for 2025-26 and provided an opportunity for public comment.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the La Verne Public Financing Authority as follows:

Section 1. That the budget proposed by the Park Manager for the year ending June 30, 2026, as revised by the La Verne Public Financing Authority, be and the same, with proposed net park revenues (total revenues less total operating expenses) totaling $100,055 is hereby approved and adopted.

Section 2. The Chairman shall sign and the Secretary 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 4th of August, 2025.

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

____________________________________
Tim Hepburn, Chairman

ATTEST:

________________________________
Debra Fritz, Secretary

City Council Agenda Packet - Aug 4, 2025
Valley Rancho
Proposed 2025-2026 Budget
INCOME
Space Rental Income:

Scheduled Gross Rental Inc
Vacancies/COC's
Concessions
Management Housing
Write-Off
Net Delinquencies/Write-off
Total Space Rental Income
Other Rental Income:

Coach Rental Income
RV Rental Income
RV Vacant
Apartment Rental Income
Total Other Rental Income
Utility Income:

Electric
Gas
Trash
Water
Total Utility Income
Miscellaneous Income:

Late/NSF Fees
Laundry/Vending Machine
Parking/Storage
Total Miscellaneous Income
Sale of Assets
Total Income
EXPENSES:

Payroll Expenses:

Manager/Assistant Manager
Bonus
Payroll Tax Expense
Insurance/Other Benefits
Workers' Comp/ADP Fees
Total Payroll Expense
Utility Expense:

Electric
Gas/Oil
Trash
Water
Sewer
Cable TV
Total Utility Expense
Proposed (thru 3/25)
2025-2026 2024-2025 2024-2025
Budget Actual Budget
184,812 178,712 179,184
(6,604) (424) (7,770)
(600) (500) -
(9,002) (8,435) (8,430)
(1,500) (1,262) (1,800)
- (1,664) -
167,106 166,427 161,184
141,758 142,531 148,466
284,900 263,877 265,940
(16,096) (16,086) -
16,374 14,816 16,850
426,936 405,138 431,256
- 1,775 3,400
- 13,713 13,500
23,900 16,712 18,000
6,980 7,000 6,750
30,880 39,200 41,650
1,200 1,300 1,200
6,240 6,275 4,800
10,920 7,111 4,524
18,360 14,686 10,524
- 500 -
643,282 625,951 644,614
102,099 98,533 95,050
1,700 1,258 1,500
10,899 8,651 9,172
9,600 45 9,600
14,013 12,652 12,552
138,311 121,139 127,874
59,220 97,538 104,400
3,210 5,429 7,915
31,452 28,076 26,100
18,630 18,611 17,928
20,906 11,106 20,874
- (114) -
133,418 160,646 177,217

City Council Agenda Packet - Aug 4, 2025
Valley Rancho
Proposed 2025-2026 Budget
Repairs & Maintenance:

Bldg. Repair/Maintenance
Contingency Reserve
Bldg./Coach Rental Expense
Cleaning/Janitorial
Elec. System Repair/Maint
Equipment Expense
Furnishings/Appliances
Gas System Repair/Maint
Heating/Air Conditioning
Landscaping
Tree Maintenance
Locks/Keys
Maintenance Supplies
Pest Control
Pool/Spa/Fountain
Sewer Sys. Repair / Maint
Signage
Street Lighting
Street Repairs
Street Sweeping
Vehicles
Walls/Fences/Gates
Water System Repairs/Maint
Mgr/Asst. Mgr Homes
Total Repairs & Maintenance
Insurance, Tax & License:

Insurance
Property Tax
License/Fees/Permits
Total Insurance, Tax & License
Outside Services:

Legal/Collections
Management Fees
Other Outside Services
Total Outside Services
Advertising & Promotion:

Resident Relations
Total Advertising & Promotion
General & Administrative:

Billing Service
Dues/Subscriptions
Education / Seminars
Office Supplies
Postage/Messenger Service
Service Charges-Bank
Telephone/Answering/Pager
Title Search/Credit Report
Proposed (thru 3/25)
2025-2026 2024-2025 2024-2025
Budget Actual Budget
22,400 1,637 26,500
2,400 - 2,400
21,600 14,936 21,600
1,620 4,962 3,600
1,200 3,720 3,300
2,100 1,986 3,000
1,200 107 900
- 500 6,000
1,200 75 3,000
19,200 19,019 30,000
11,000 23,101
600 736 300
3,600 3,622 4,800
1,800 2,055 660
16,500 37,383 33,850
6,200 2,675 4,200
480 420 300
900 18 1,200
900 - 600
1,692 1,689 1,692
1,500 9,740 1,680
2,250 60 600
44,850 15,046 7,500
11,650 26,104 600
176,842 169,591 158,282
24,116 22,466 23,590
1,018 915 1,056
8,903 8,904 8,579
34,037 32,285 33,225
13,000 7,840 4,800
29,424 27,342 27,624
1,200 9,335 1,200
43,624 44,517 33,624
1,050 668 600
1,050 668 600
2,100 2,081 2,088
925 925 925
860 930 2,011
3,600 3,532 2,820
300 262 300
1,800 1,177 420
4,560 4,367 4,020
600 238 360

City Council Agenda Packet - Aug 4, 2025
Valley Rancho
Proposed 2025-2026 Budget
Travel/Mileage Allowance
Total General & Administrative
Total Operating Expenses
Net Operating Income
Proposed (thru 3/25)
2025-2026 2024-2025 2024-2025
Budget Actual Budget
1,200 821 300
15,945 14,332 13,244
543,227 543,177 544,066
100,055 82,773 100,548

City Council Agenda Packet - Aug 4, 2025
EAGUE oF WOMEN VOTERS
July 25,2OZ5
City Council
City of La Verne
3550 D St
La Verne, CA 91750
Via Email: df [email protected]
Re: Protection of our Constitutional Rights
Honorable Mayor Hepburn and Council Members,
Local government is a critical part of the constitutional democracy we celebrate every July. A functioning democracy must ensure that we the people can hold our government accountable without fear of violence from the government. The League of Women Voters has supported the right to peacefully protest for over 100 years. Brave women suffragists staged protests demanding something radical at the time - the right to vote.

Peaceful protest, like voting, is a constitutional right deeply rooted in American democracy. ln recent weeks, we have seen a California U.S. Senator wrestled to the ground and handcuffed while seeking to question a Cabinet official about federalized National Guard and U.S. Marines in our streets of our county, placed there over the objections of our duly elected California Governor. Raids by masked federal officers have included arrests of community members exercising their First Amendment rights to observe and protest. These tactics seek to terrorize anyone who would stand with their neighbors or participate in democratic discourse.

The League of Women Voters condemns the federal use of force in response to largely peaceful protests.

We ask this city council, the democratically elected leaders of La Verne, to condemn this federal use of force and to affirm their support of all in La Verne, in California, and in America who exercise our constitutional rights, including peaceful protest. Thank you.

Respectfully yours,
Jeena Trexler-Sousa, President
League of Women Voters of Mt. Baldy Area
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City of La VerneInvesting in Our Critical Water and Sewer SystemsProposed Water and Sewer Rates City Council MeetingAugust 4, 2025 1 Council Action
2 Approve a Resolution initiating proceedings under Proposition 218 by setting a Public Hearing date of November 3, 2025, for proposed adjustments to the City’s water and sewer rates;Authorize the City Clerk, or their designee, to provide notice of the public hearing in accordance with Proposition 218’s requirements; and,Approve a Resolution establishing revised procedures for the conduct of the public hearing and majority protest process, including adoption of an Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies procedure (Assembly Bill 2257) in accordance with Government Code sections 53759.1 and 53759.2.

Why Conduct a Rate Study? •City has not updated its rates since 2018•Inflation and rising costs to purchase and pump water•Rising costs of O&M•Backlog of CIP projects•Aging infrastructure requiring repairs and replacement•Meet regulatory requirements•Debt coverage•Maintain Reserves 3 4
Water & Sewer Ad Hoc Committee Timeline:October 8, 2024 –Committee met for the first timeOctober 18, 2024 –Toured the City’s Water FacilitiesNovember 6, 2024 –Toured Three Valleys Municipal Water DistrictNovember 7, 2024 –Toured the City Maintenance Yard and Franklin Lift StationNov 19, 2024 – July 10, 2025Held multiple meetings with City Staff and Consultants:• Reviewed financial documents• Evaluated Capital Improvement Program needs• Conducted Joint Session with City Council on April 7th, 2025July 30, 2025 – Final Vote:• 3–2 vote recommending a 50% water rate increase• 5–0 vote recommending a 15% sewer rate increase

Discussion Items
5•Overview of Rate Study Process and Key Considerations for the Study•Rate Study Results•Water Enterprise•Sewer Enterprise•Customer Bill Impacts•Overview of Timeline & Next Steps•Questions & Answers

Rate Study Process6
Rate Study Process
04Rate Setting FrameworkIdentify financial goals, pricing objectives, and alternative rate structures for evaluation 01 020305Financial PlanEvaluate operating & capital costs; conduct cash flow & scenario analysisRate DesignConduct rate calculations & customer impact analysesStudy DocumentationProvide documentation & study report; review of rates by legal counselRate AdoptionNotice customers, host Public Hearing, collect & count protests, consider adoption of rates & charges Public Outreach7
Water & Sewer Divisions
Responsible for:•Operation and maintenance of water production and distribution•Maintenance and reading of the water meters.

WATER DIVISIONWater Sources:•Local Groundwater (24%) - from the Pomona and Live Oak basins pumped from 8 operational wells, 4 blending facilities, 10 reservoirs and 2 water treatment plant.•Imported Water (76%) - purchased from Three Valleys Municipal Water District from the Colorado River and State Water Project. Water is blended and treated at the Miramar Treatment Plant. 8 Responsible for:•Maintenance of and cleaning the sewer system•112 miles of sewer main lines•2 sewer lift stationsSEWER DIVISIONThe City’s sewer system collects waste and conveys it to the Los Angeles County Sanitation District for treatment and discharge.

How Utilities Are Funded•NOT Funded through General Fund and Taxes•Funded through Water and Sewer Enterprise Funds•Enterprise Funds primary revenue is from customer rates•Enterprise Funds CANNOT be used to fund other government services, such as parks and public safety.9 Utility Enterprise FundGeneral FundGeneral Fund

Summary•Cities and utility agencies perform rate studies to ensure rates keep up with the cost of providing the service.•Rate studies are conducted to ensure that a utility’s financial health is maintained and set a course toward meeting future financial obligations. •In California, rate setting is guided by Proposition 218.•Customers and community members are encouraged to provide input in the rate setting process through to the Public Hearing.10 Key Considerations11
Proposition 218 Substantive Requirements
12Revenuescannot exceed the funds required to provide the service.Revenuescannot be used for any purpose other than to pay for the service for which it was charged.The amount of the fee cannot exceed the proportional cost of providing service.Task:•Set rates proportional to the cost of providing the service•Reasonably allocate amongst grouped rate payers based on a cost-of-service •Use reliable data

Funding Water and Sewer Enterprises•Rates must keep up with costs to operate the Enterprise.•Funded by customer rate revenue, Enterprise utilities DO NOT earn profits.13 Legal process for setting utility rates
•CA law (Proposition 218) requires that rates must be based on the cost to provide the Enterprise service.

Financial Plan•Project revenues and expenses to assess if revenue is sufficient to fund operations (expenses)•If not sufficient, more revenues are needed to fund anticipated costs:›O&M – chemicals, labor, parts, supplies›Capital – large projects ›Reserves – O&M, Capital, Emergency reserves14

Cost Breakdown of Water Utility Expenses
15 51%Water Production7%Transfers5%Customer Service1%Debt Service 26%Cash Fund CIP5%Transmission &Distribution5%Water Administration Cost of Service
16Revenue Requirement• O&M• Debt Service• Transfers• Capital Expenditures• Reserve RequirementsTotal Revenue RequirementRevenue Requirement• O&M• Debt Service• Transfers• Capital Expenditures• Reserve RequirementsTotal Revenue RequirementDevelop Revenue RequirementAverage VolumeBase DemandRaw WaterAverage Volume Peak Month Demand Peak Day DemandBase Demand Extra CapacityTreatmentAverage Volume Peak Month Demand Peak Day DemandBase Demand Extra CapacityTransmission /DistributionEquivalent AccountsCustomer ServiceMeter ReadingCustomer BillingCustomerFunctionalizeCostsClassify CostsAllocate CostsCost Classification Cost Allocation FactorsCost of Service and Rate DesignCustomer RatesCustomer Rates 17 The Need for a Rate Study
CBS News article: “Water costs are rising across the US – here is why”, August 27, 2019

18 Key Contributors and Decision-MakingComment – Study – Guide• Ratepayers• Rate Consultant• City Staff• Ad Hoc CommitteeGuide - Decide• Ratepayers• City Council 19Proposed Water Rates

20 WATER - Proposed Draft Rate ScenariosComment – Study – Guide:• For water enterprise:• Five rate adjustment scenarios were evaluated in collaboration with City staff and the Ad Hoc Committee. • The Ad Hoc Committee requested a more detailed analysis of Scenarios 2 and 5• Based on the analysis, the Ad Hoc Committee provided direction in identifying the recommended water rate revenue adjustment for the next five years. 21 Inflation Considerations•Utility systems must keep up with rising costsand be able to implement critical capital projects, as well as fund reserves for emergencies•Water and Sewer Rates have not been adjusted since 2018•The water utility has been operating in the red and depleting reserves•From 2018 to now the CPI has increased by 28%•Typically, utility rates increase about 2% more than CPI per year which would add another 15%•Cost of treated water at MWD has risen by over 50% in the same time frame 22 WATER – Scenario 1Scenario 1: “Status quo” – No rate revenue adjustments for next five yearsKey takeaways:• Expenses exceed revenues for all years• Reserve fund balances depleted by FY 2027• Customer bills remain unchanged

23 WATER – Scenario 2Scenario 2: Previous Plan 35/30/20/15/10% AdjustmentsKey takeaways:• Scenario shared with Committee on May 27th.• $4 million loan from Sewer fund• Expenses exceed revenues for FY 2026 positive operating cash flow all other years• Reserve fund balances below targets in FY 2028 & FY 2029• Customer bills impacts shown on next slide

24 WATER – Scenario 2 Bill Impacts
Bi-Monthly Bill Impacts at Various Usage Levels – 1” Meter 25 PROPOSED WATER RATES: SCENARIO 2 Bi Monthly Service ChargeFY 2030FY 2029FY 2028FY 2027FY 2026Current$76.04 $69.13 $60.11 $50.09 $38.53$ 36.40 5/8"$76.04 $69.13 $60.11 $50.09 $38.53 $ 40.00 3/4"$110.87 $100.79 $87.65 $73.04 $56.18 $ 51.00 1" $197.96 $179.96 $156.49 $130.41 $100.31 $ 56.60 1 1/2"$302.46 $274.96 $239.10 $199.25 $153.27 $ 106.00 2" $581.13 $528.30 $459.39 $382.83 $294.48 $ 400.00 3" $894.64 $813.31 $707.22 $589.35 $453.35 $ 509.60 4" $1,765.49 $1,604.99 $1,395.64 $1,163.03 $894.64 $ 764.40 6" $2,810.51 $2,555.01 $2,221.74 $1,851.45 $1,424.19 $ 1,055.60 8" $4,203.86 $3,821.69 $3,323.21 $2,769.34 $2,130.26 $ 1,456.00 10"Volumetric Rate (Commodity Charge)FY 2030FY 2029FY 2028FY 2027FY 2026Current$10.45 $9.50 $8.26 $6.88 $5.30 $ 3.92 Z1$11.05 $10.04 $8.73 $7.28 $5.60 $ 4.02 Z2$11.79 $10.72 $9.32 $7.77 $5.97 $ 4.21 Z3$11.81 $10.74 $9.34 $7.78 $5.99 $ 4.42 Z4$14.09 $12.81 $11.14 $9.28 $7.14 $ 4.53 Z5$14.09 $12.81 $11.14 $9.28 $7.14 $ 4.77 Z6$14.09 $12.81 $11.14 $9.28 $7.14 $ 5.37 ZP$14.09 $12.81 $11.14 $9.28 $7.14 $ 2.74 ZLBi Monthly Fire Protection FY 2030FY 2029FY 2028FY 2027FY 2026Current$24.33 $22.12 $19.23 $16.03 $12.33 $ -5/8"$24.66 $22.42 $19.50 $16.25 $12.50 $ -3/4"$25.65 $23.32 $20.28 $16.90 $13.00 $ -1"$29.21 $26.55 $23.09 $19.24 $14.80 $ -1 1/2"$35.33 $32.12 $27.93 $23.27 $17.90 $ 46.60 2"$57.32 $52.11 $45.31 $37.76 $29.05 $ 65.30 3"$95.24 $86.58 $75.29 $62.74 $48.26 $ 102.60 4"$231.35 $210.32 $182.88 $152.40 $117.23 $ 130.66 6"$466.10 $423.73 $368.46 $307.05 $236.19 $ 167.70 8"$819.22 $744.74 $647.60 $539.67 $415.13 $ 205.10 10"Bi Monthly Added Unit Charge for ADUFY 2030FY 2029FY 2028FY 2027FY 2026Current$35.71 $32.47 $28.23 $23.53 $18.10 $ 11.20 The City has over 5,000 1” meters.

WATER – Scenario 5Scenario 5: Recommended Scenario 50/25/15/10/10 % AdjustmentsKey takeaways:• $4 million loan from Sewer fund• Negative net operating cash flow -$1.2M in 2026. Positive cash flow in 2027-2030• Reserve fund balances meet targets in all years FY 2026 through FY 2030• Customer bills impacts shown on next slide• Loans in all scenarios repaid over 3 years, FY 2028-FY 2030 26 27
WATER – Scenario 5 Bill Impacts
Bi-Monthly Bill Impacts at Various Usage Levels – 1” Meter 28 PROPOSED WATER RATES: SCENARIO 5 Bi Monthly Service ChargeFY 2030FY 2029FY 2028FY 2027FY 2026Current$ 84.40 $ 76.73 $ 69.76 $ 60.66 $ 48.53 $ 36.40 5/8"$ 84.41 $ 76.73 $ 69.76 $ 60.66 $ 48.53 $ 40.00 3/4"$ 126.88 $ 115.35 $ 104.86 $ 91.19 $ 72.95 $ 51.00 1"$ 233.08 $ 211.89 $ 192.62 $ 167.50 $ 134.00 $ 56.60 1 1/2"$ 360.50 $ 327.73 $ 297.94 $ 259.08 $ 207.26 $ 106.00 2"$ 700.32 $ 636.65 $ 578.77 $ 503.28 $ 402.62 $ 400.00 3"$ 1,082.60 $ 984.18 $ 894.71 $ 778.01 $ 622.41 $ 509.60 4"$ 2,144.51 $ 1,949.56 $ 1,772.32 $ 1,541.15 $ 1,232.92 $ 764.40 6"$ 3,418.80 $ 3,108.00 $ 2,825.46 $ 2,456.92 $ 1,965.54 $ 1,055.60 8"$ 5,117.89 $ 4,652.60 $ 4,229.63 $ 3,677.94 $ 2,942.35 $ 1,456.00 10"Volumetric Rate (Commodity Charge)FY 2030FY 2029FY 2028FY 2027FY 2026Current$ 9.87 $ 8.97 $ 8.16 $ 7.09 $ 5.67 $ 3.92 Z1$ 10.37 $ 9.43 $ 8.57 $ 7.45 $ 5.96 $ 4.02 Z2$ 11.00 $ 10.00 $ 9.09 $ 7.90 $ 6.32 $ 4.21 Z3$ 11.02 $ 10.01 $ 9.10 $ 7.92 $ 6.33 $ 4.42 Z4$ 12.94 $ 11.76 $ 10.69 $ 9.30 $ 7.44 $ 4.53 Z5$ 12.94 $ 11.76 $ 10.69 $ 9.30 $ 7.44 $ 4.77 Z6$ 12.94 $ 11.76 $ 10.69 $ 9.30 $ 7.44 $ 5.37 ZP$ 12.94 $ 11.76 $ 10.69 $ 9.30 $ 7.44 $ 2.74 ZLBi Monthly Fire Protection FY 2030FY 2029FY 2028FY 2027FY 2026Current$ 21.21 $ 19.28 $ 17.53 $ 15.24 $ 12.19 $ -5/8"$ 21.53 $ 19.57 $ 17.79 $ 15.47 $ 12.38 $ -3/4"$ 22.47 $ 20.43 $ 18.57 $ 16.15 $ 12.92 $ -1"$ 25.85 $ 23.50 $ 21.36 $ 18.58 $ 14.86 $ -1 1/2"$ 31.68 $ 28.80 $ 26.18 $ 22.77 $ 18.21 $ 46.60 2"$ 52.61 $ 47.83 $ 43.48 $ 37.81 $ 30.25 $ 65.30 3"$ 88.71 $ 80.65 $ 73.32 $ 63.75 $ 51.00 $ 102.60 4"$ 218.28 $ 198.44 $ 180.40 $ 156.87 $ 125.49 $ 130.66 6"$ 441.76 $ 401.60 $ 365.09 $ 317.47 $ 253.98 $ 167.70 8"$ 777.92 $ 707.20 $ 642.91 $ 559.05 $ 447.24 $ 205.10 10"Bi Monthly Added Unit Charge for ADUFY 2030FY 2029FY 2028FY 2027FY 2026Current$ 31.07 $ 28.24 $ 25.67 $ 22.33 $ 17.86 $ 11.20 The City has over 5,000 1” meters.

29 WATER – Comparison Chart Scenario 5

CITY OF LA VERNECITY OF AZUSAMONTE VISTA W ATER DISTRICT CUCAMONGA VALLEY W ATER DISTRICT ROW LAND W ATER DISTRICT W ALNUT VALLEY W ATER DISTRICTCITY OF UPLANDCITY OF GLENDORACITY OF POMONA CITY OF SAN DIMAS (GOLDEN STATE W ATER DISTRICT CITY OF LA VERNE (GOLDEN STATE W ATER DISTRICT) $51.00 $61.20 $78.09 $87.12 $95.60 $103.18 $113.00 $134.23 $143.65 $168.24 $168.24 CURRENT BI-MONTHLY 1 INCH METER CHARGE 30 WATER – Comparison Chart Scenario 5

CITY OF AZUSACITY OF LA VERNE MONTE VISTA W ATER DISTRICT CUCAMONGA VALLEY W ATER DISTRICT ROW LAND W ATER DISTRICT CITY OF UPLANDW ALNUT VALLEY W ATER DISTRICTCITY OF GLENDORACITY OF POMONA CITY OF SAN DIMAS (GOLDEN STATE W ATER DISTRICT CITY OF LA VERNE (GOLDEN STATE W ATER DISTRICT) $61.20 $72.95 $84.34 $89.56 $98.46 $113.00 $116.60 $134.23 $148.55 $168.24 $168.24 50% INCREASE BI-MONTHLY 1 INCH METER CHARGERATE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026 31 WATER – Comparison Chart Scenario 5

CITY OF AZUSAMONTE VISTA W ATER DISTRICT CUCAMONGA VALLEY W ATER DISTRICT CITY OF LA VERNE ROW LAND W ATER DISTRICT CITY OF UPLANDW ALNUT VALLEY W ATER DISTRICTCITY OF GLENDORACITY OF POMONA CITY OF SAN DIMAS (GOLDEN STATE W ATER DISTRICT CITY OF LA VERNE (GOLDEN STATE W ATER DISTRICT) $63.60 $84.34 $89.56 $91.19 $98.46 $113.00 $116.60 $134.23 $148.55 $168.24 $168.24 25% INCREASE BI-MONTHLY 1 INCH METER CHARGE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026 32 Classification & Meter Size
AG0%CM4%ID1%IS3%MF4%RS88%RATE CLASS
0100020003000400050006000
1" 5/8" 3/4" 2" 1 1/2" 3" 4" 6" 8" 10"
508421268333892021411731
Meter SizePercent Customer Class88%Residential4%Commercial4%Multi-Family 3%Institutional >1%Agricultural 33Proposed Sewer Rates

34 SEWER – Draft RatesDraft Rates: 15/15/15/15/15% AdjustmentsKey takeaways:• Reserve fund balances meet targets in all years FY 2026 through FY 2030• Utilizing reserves to fund large capital projects in FY 2028 through FY 2030• Customer bills impacts shown on next slide

35 SEWER – Draft Bill Impacts

36 PROPOSED SEWER RATEBi Monthly Sewer ChargeFY 2030FY 2029FY 2028FY 2027FY 2026Current$ 46.58 $ 40.50 $ 35.21 $ 30.61 $ 26.61 $ 23.43 Non Residental Volumetric Rate (Commodity Charge)FY 2030FY 2029FY 2028FY 2027FY 2026Current$ 0.53 $ 0.46 $ 0.40 $ 0.34 $ 0.29 $ 0.20 37 Tentative Schedule
DateMeetingAugust 4thCity Council to authorize Prop 218 NoticesSeptember 11Mail Notices no later than September 25that 6:00 pmVirtual Community MeetingOctober 7that 4:00 pmVirtual Community MeetingOctober 13that 5:00 pm Virtual Community Meeting October 18that 10:00 amIn Person Community Meeting November 3rdPublic Hearing January 1st, 2026Rates Effective 38 Overview of Prop 218 Notification Process• Required to send rate notification to all property owners• Required 45-day notification• City Council cannot adopt rates above what was published• Fees charged cannot exceed costs• Protests• Oral comments during Public Hearing (not a formal protest unless in writing)• Protests by telephone or social media will not be accepted• Written comments – mail or hand delivery• Protest must identify: parcel number or street address; related to proposed water and sewer rates; signature/name of the record property owner or tenant 39 40
WATER – Scenario 3Scenario 3: Positive Cash Flow 76/9/8/8/8% AdjustmentsKey takeaways:• $4 million loan from Sewer fund• Positive operating cash flow in all years FY 2026 through FY 2030• Reserve fund balances meet targets in all years FY 2026 through FY 2030• Customer bills impacts shown on next slide

41 WATER – Scenario 3 Bill Impacts
Bi-Monthly Bill Impacts at Various Usage Levels – 1” Meter 42 WATER – Scenario 4Scenario 4: No Loan 100/3/3/3/3% AdjustmentsKey takeaways:• No Loan Scenario• Positive operating cash flow in all years FY 2026 through FY 2030• Reserve fund balances meet targets in all years FY 2026 through FY 2030• Customer bills impacts shown on next slide

43 WATER – Scenario 4 Bill Impacts
Bi-Monthly Bill Impacts at Various Usage Levels – 1” Meter •Utility systems must keep up with rising costsand be able to implement critical capital projects, as well as fund reserves for emergencies.•Water and Sewer Rates have not been adjusted since 2018.44 The Need for a Rate Study (cont.)

45Sample BillsWith 50% Increase in Water and 15% Increase in Sewer

46 Sample Bill Zone 1
Bill Difference $26.94
47 Sample Bill Zone 2
Bill Difference $68.93
48 Sample Bill Zone 3
Bill Difference $121.27
49 Sample Bill Zone 4
Bill Difference $49.20
50 Sample Bill Zone 5
Bill Difference $171.02
Financial Plan – Summary of Utility Expenses
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WATER – Scenario 3Scenario 3: Positive Cash Flow 76/9/8/8/8% AdjustmentsKey takeaways:• $4 million loan from Sewer fund• Positive operating cash flow in all years FY 2026 through FY 2030• Reserve fund balances meet targets in all years FY 2026 through FY 2030• Customer bills impacts shown on next slide

53 WATER – Scenario 3 Bill Impacts
Bi-Monthly Bill Impacts at Various Usage Levels – 1” Meter 54 WATER – Scenario 4Scenario 4: No Loan 100/3/3/3/3% AdjustmentsKey takeaways:• No Loan Scenario• Positive operating cash flow in all years FY 2026 through FY 2030• Reserve fund balances meet targets in all years FY 2026 through FY 2030• Customer bills impacts shown on next slide

55 WATER – Scenario 4 Bill Impacts
Bi-Monthly Bill Impacts at Various Usage Levels – 1” Meter