CITYOFLAVERNE
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR & CLOSED SESSION MEETING OF
DECEMBER 1, 2025
ACTION MINUTES
SEE ITALICS"
CALL TO ORDER - meeting was called to order at 6:37 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - was led by Assemblymember Harabedian.
ROLL CALL Council Member Steven F. Johnson, Council Member Wendy Lau, Council Member Rick Crosby, Mayor Pro Tem Meshal " Kash" Kashifalghita, and Mayor Tim Hepburn.
Council Members Present: Crosby, Johnson, Lau, Kashifalghita, and Hepburn.
Council Members Absent: None
Advisory Staff Present: City Manager Dourer, City Attorney Hall Barlow, and Assistant City Manager Ranells.
PRESENTATIONS
Bonita High School Chamber Singers Recognition - Bonita High School Chamber Singers are recognized for their dedication and for providing a wonderful musical performance at this year's Tree Lighting Ceremony.
Council presented Pride of La Verne certificates and gift cards to the Chamber Singers.
Assemblymember Harabedian, and Jasmine Cheng a representative from Susan Rubios' office also presented the Chamber Singers with certificates.
Assemblymember Harabedian Legislative Update - Assemblymember Harabedian will provide an update on legislative activities from the 2025 legislative session and discuss his priorities for the 2026 legislative session.
Assemblymember Harabedian provided a legislative update and discussed his priorities for 2026.
ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
Any person who wishes to make a brief announcement of a future community event that is open to the public may do so at this time.)
Announcements received from: Adrian Romero LV Library Manager, Kathy Kalousek, Historical Society and Mayor Hepburn.
CONSENT CALENDAR
AII items on the Consent Calendar are routine and will be enacted by one motion unless a member of the Council or member of the audience requests separate discussion.) Minutes City Council 12/1/2025 Page 2
Consent calendar items # 3, 4, and 5 were pulled for further discussion. It was moved by Lau, seconded by Kashifalghita, to approve consent calendar items # 1, 2 & 6, vote was 5-0 .
1. City Council Minutes of the Closed Session and Regular meeting of November 17, 2025.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the minutes. Approved
2. Registers of Audited Demands in the amount of $ 2,262,662.87, dated 11/05/2025 and in the amount of $ 1,187,747.42, dated 11/12/25.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the demands. Approved
3. Approving a Class Specification for Community Engagement Supervisor and Community Engagement Officer. Updates to the Community Services Officer and Community Services Supervisor classifications are being proposed. These updates involve title and job description changes only, with no changes to compensation or organizational structure.
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Approve the attached class specification for Community Engagement Officer; and
2. Approve the attached class specification for Community Engagement Supervisor; and
3. Approve the formal replacement of the Community Services Officer classification with Community Engagement Officer; and
4. Approve the formal replacement of the Community Services Supervisor classification with Community Engagement Supervisor.
Pulled by resident Richard Bowen to ask why the City was doing this. After discussion, all recommendations listed above were moved by Crosby, seconded by Lau, and approved 5-0.
4. Resolution Authorizing the City Engineer to Exercise Discretionary Approval of Public Works and Improvement Project Designs. Resolution authorizing the City Engineer to exercise discretionary approval of designs for public works and public improvement projects. This action will support the City's ability to establish design immunity for eligible projects.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a Resolution titled, " A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF LA VERNE, CALIFORNIA, DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO
EXERCISE DISCRETIONARY APPROVAL OF DESIGNS FOR PUBLIC WORKS AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS TO THE CITY ENGINEER OR DESIGNEE." Pulled by Mayor Hepburn for further explanation. After discussion, all recommendations listed above were moved by Lau, seconded by Kashifalghita, and approved 5-0.
5. Mills Tract Well Pump Rehabilitation Purchase Order. In July 2025, Tri-County Pump Company completed a full tear down and inspection of the Mills Tract Well pump assembly and the evaluation showed extensive wear and deterioration throughout the bowl assembly, column pipe, tube and shaft, and motor components. The full replacement, including all required materials, shop labor, field installation, and start-up testing is $ 190,039.03 and exceeds the current Purchase Order, thereby requiring City Council approval.
Recommendation: That the City Council:
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1. Authorize the City Manager to issue a purchase order to Tri-County Pump Company, in the amount of $ 146,935.48, for pump replacement, repair, and installation services; and
2. Authorize the use of funding from CIP Project No. WT2504 ( Mills Tract Well Rehabilitation), previously approved as part of the FY 2025-26 annual budget.
Pulled by resident Richard Bowen about why the work exceeded initial estimates. After discussion, all recommendations listed above were moved by Johnson, seconded by Lau, and approved 5-0.
6. Resolution Designating Authorized Agents for California Office of Emergency Services Grants. The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services ( Cal OES) requires non - state agencies to update the Designation of Applicant's Agent Resolution for Non - State Agencies every three years. The attached Resolution designates the City Manager, Finance Director, and Public Works Director to act on behalf of the City of La Verne.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a Resolution titled, " A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA VERNE, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING CITY OFFICIALS
TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING FEDERAL AND
STATE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR EMERGENCY AND DISASTER RELIEF, AND AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF REQUIRED RESOLUTION TO CAL OES." Approved
PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
7. Direction for Developing a Local Electric Bicycle Ordinance. City Staff seeks City Council direction on whether to prepare a local ordinance regulating the operation of electric bicycles and other motorized mobility devices within the City of La Verne.
Recommendation: That the City Council discuss the issues outlined in this report and provide direction on whether Staff should prepare a draft electric bicycle ordinance for future consideration.
Police Chief Gonzalez provided a brief historical perspective before introducing Sergeant Flores to report on this item.
Public Comments received from: Doreen Lamont, Lily Brainard, Chantal Steiber, Pam Berry and several persons who did not identify themselves.
Council Discussion/Comments: After a lengthy discussion, Council directed staff to prepare a draft electric bicycle ordinance for future consideration.
No vote was necessary as direction was received by staff to develop a draft ordinance for consideration by the Council at a future meeting.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
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This is the time set aside for anyone wishing to address the City Council on items not listed in any other place on the agenda and within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. Under the provisions of the Brown Act, the legislative body is prohibited from talking or engaging in discussion on any item not appearing on the posted agenda. However, your concerns may be referred to staff or set for discussion later. Please email your public comment to the City Clerk's Office at [email protected]. Your public comment will be shared with the City Council and included as part of the permanent record. There is a 3 - minute time limit on public comments.
Public Comments received from: Richard Bowen
City Engineer Howing addressed the questions regarding the completion of the street project on Esperanza, and City Manager Domer referenced possible options to improve the cell phone coverage in northern La Verne, this item will be agendized for a future meeting.
COUNCIL COMMENTS AND CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
Each Council Member may address the Council and public on matters of general information and/or concern. This is also the time for Council Members to report on conferences and/or meetings they have attended per Assembly Bill 1234.
Council Comments: Council Member Crosby thanked the Bonita Chamber singers for another great performance and announced their upcoming concert at the Methodist Church. The car show was a success, and the Senior Movie Matinee is tomorrow at the Community Center and encouraged everyone to shop local and visit some of our great restaurants and appreciates the community coming out to give input on E - Bikes.
Council Member Johnson gave a shout out to Damien High School for their participation in the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade.
Council Member Lau advised there is an opening on the Tri-City Governing Board representing La Verne, since our long-time representative Carolyn Cockrell recently retired, so if you have an interest in the behavioral health field and the ability to understand what is necessary, we are encouraging La Verne residents to apply. Applications are due January 12" by 5:00 pm. Thank you to Carolyn for serving in the role since 2011 and all the great work and advocacy. Good news the ULV Volleyball Team has again made it to the elite eight for volleyball, this is amazing, these are all scholar athletes. Look out for one another during the holiday season it can be very stressful for some people.
Mayor Pro Tem Kashifalghita thanked Crazy Bikes for donating their time building bicycles for the community, thank you to the LV Fire Association for their generous donation as well.
Mayor Hepburn thanked everyone who supported the Wreaths Across America campaign this year, there are over 380 veterans interred at the La Verne Cemetery, going all the way back to the Civil War. The wreath laying ceremony will be on December 13th at 9:00 AM, with Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts participating. Thank you all for being here, it's very important that we do this E - Bike Minutes City Council 12/1/2025 Page 5
ordinance, it is important to protect our kids and make their parents aware of what's going on. Be careful, enjoy the holiday with family and friends.
CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Hall Barlow read the closed session items for the record. It is not anticipated to have any reportable action result from the closed session.
Conference with Labor Negotiators, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6:
Negotiators: City Manager, Assistant City Manager, and City Attorney.
Employee Organization(s): La Verne City Employees Association, La Verne Firefighters Association, La Verne Fire Middle Management Association, La Verne Police Officers Association, La Verne Police Middle Management Association, and all Unrepresented Employees.
Public comments: None
ADJOURNMENT - meeting recessed into closed session at 8:39 PM, and the meeting was adjourned from Closed Session at 9:14 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra Fritz, CMC
Deputy City Clerk